Master of Science in Technology & AI Leadership Estimated Cost of Attendance
2026-2027 Estimated Cost of Attendance
Master of Technology & AI Leadership (MSAIL)
Tuition
| Spring 2027 | Summer 2027 | Fall 2027 | |
| Per-Unit Tuition Charge | $620 | $620 | $640* |
Cost of Attendance
| Spring 2027 | Summer 2027 | Fall 2027 | |
| Tuition | See above | See above | See above |
| University Fees | $245 | $0 | $245 |
| Housing, Food, and Misc. | $13,025 | $8,683 | $13,025 |
| Books/Supplies (actual costs may vary) | $625 | $625 | $625 |
| Travel (actual costs may vary) | $1,610 | $1073 | $1,610 |
| Estimated Loan Fees** | $750 | $750 | $750 |
*Subject to change.
**For students who borrow federal loans
Please Note:
- Tuition and university fees are charged to your student account.
- Students may choose to borrow for non-tuition costs like room and board, even though these costs are not charged to the student account.
- A laptop computer with an additional estimated cost of $1,500 is required. Students may make a one-time request to borrow up to $1,500 to cover the documented purchase of a laptop computer for school use.
- In the MSAIL program, the per unit tuition rate is charged to students enrolled for less than 48 units. Students in these programs who are enrolled for 48 or more units are charged full-time tuition ($29,570 in 2026-2027).
- If you are married and/or have dependents and you anticipate your costs being higher than listed in the budget for your program, please email thehub@andrew.cmu.edu.
Estimated Loan Fees listed in the cost of attendance only apply to students who file a FAFSA. These fees will be included in the cost of attendance when calculating federal aid eligibility. The fees are not applicable to students who do not borrow federal loans.
Scholarships
For more information regarding scholarships and fellowships available to Heinz College MSAIL students, please visit the scholarships & finances page for this program.
Frequently Asked Questions
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