Complete Physician Assistant Schools Tuition Costs

Pursuing a career as a physician assistant (PA) is a smart move—it’s one of the fastest-growing professions in healthcare with strong job stability, high earning potential, and opportunities to work across nearly every medical specialty. But the path to becoming a PA includes a significant investment of time, energy, and money.

This guide breaks down the cost of PA school, how it’s evolved, what factors affect tuition, and smart ways to reduce your out-of-pocket expenses.

What’s the Average Cost of PA School in 2025?

Physician assistant programs in the U.S. typically last 2 to 3 years and can range in cost from $60,000 to over $120,000. According to the latest data, the average tuition for public PA schools is around $60,000 for in-state students, while private programs often exceed $90,000.

Here’s what makes up the total cost:

Tuition and fees
Books and learning materials
Clinical supplies and lab fees
Living expenses (housing, food, transport)
Licensure preparation (PANCE fees and review courses)

Pro tip: Always verify if quoted tuition covers the full program duration or is listed annually.

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What Influences the Cost of PA School?

Several factors can affect how much you'll pay:

Public vs. Private Institutions:

Public universities usually offer lower tuition for in-state residents.

Location:

Urban areas typically have higher living costs.

Program Length:

Longer programs (30+ months) may cost more in tuition and living expenses.

Mode of Delivery:

Some hybrid or online PA programs offer cost savings, though they may have limited clinical opportunities.

Sample Tuition Ranges for PA Programs (2025 Estimates)

Program Type	Estimated Tuition Range
Public (In-State)	$50,000 – $80,000
Public (Out-of-State)	$70,000 – $110,000
Private Institutions	$85,000 – $130,000+
Online/Hybrid Programs	$60,000 – $95,000

Complete PA Schools Program Tution Cost

University Name	Program Name	State	In-State Tuition	Out of State Tuition
University of Alabama	University of Alabama at Birmingham Physician Assistant Program	AL	$63,825	$146,280
University of Arkansas	University of Arkansas Physician Assistant Program	AR	$44,100	$73,500
University of Bridgeport	University of Bridgeport Physician Assistant Program	CT	$100,170	$100,170
University of California	University of California-Davis Physician Assistant Program	CA	$134,990	$134,990
University of Charleston	University of Charleston Physician Assistant Program	WV	$88,657	$88,657
University of Colorado	University of Colorado Physician Assistant Program	CO	$54,969	$119,016
University of Dayton	University of Dayton Physician Assistant Program	OH	$78,988	$78,988
University of Detroit	University of Detroit/Mercy Physician Assistant Program	MI	$98,622	$98,622
University of Dubuque	University of Dubuque Physician Assistant Program	IA	$90,000	$90,000
University of Evansville	University of Evansville Physician Assistant Program	IN	$98,000	$98,000
University of Findlay	University of Findlay Physician Assistant Program	OH	$86,117	$86,117
University of Florida	University of Florida Physician Assistant Program	FL	$55,320	$122,994
University of Incarnate	University of Incarnate Word Physician Assistant Program	TX	See Program Website
University of Iowa	University of Iowa Physician Assistant Program	IA	$49,555	$97,797
University of Kentucky	University of Kentucky-Lexington Physician Assistant Program	KY	$56,730	$104,828
University of Kentucky	University of Kentucky-Morehead Physician Assistant Program	KY	$56,730	$104,828
University of La Verne	University of La Verne Physician Assistant Program	CA	$100,908	$100,908
University of Mary Hardin Baylor	University of Mary Hardin Baylor Physician Assistant Program	TX	$112,200	$112,200
University of Maryland	University of Maryland Eastern Shore Physician Assistant Program	MD	$63,880	$99,640
University of Michigan	University of Michigan-Flint Physician Assistant Program	MI	$79,000	$116,000
University of Nebraska Medical Center	University of Nebraska Medical Center-Kearney Physician Assistant Program	NE	$48,040	$124,865
University of Nebraska Medical Center	University of Nebraska Medical Center-Omaha Physician Assistant Program	NE	$48,040	$124,865
University of Nevada Reno	University of Nevada Reno Physician Assistant Program	NV	$87,698	$87,698
University of New England	University of New England Physician Assistant Program	ME	$99,090	$99,090
University of New Mexico	University of New Mexico Physician Assistant Program	NM	$60,702	$86,479
University of North Carolina	University of North Carolina Physician Assistant Program	NC	$56,718	$101,748
University of North Carolina	University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Physician Assistant Program	NC	$61,000	$105,000
University of North Dakota	University of North Dakota Physician Assistant Program	ND	$40,808	$61,212
University of North Texas	University of North Texas Health Science Center-Fort Worth Physician Assistant Program	TX	$21,360	$79,320
University of Oklahoma	University of Oklahoma-Tulsa Physician Assistant Program	OK	$45,690	$87,297
University of Oklahoma	University of Oklahoma-Oklahoma City Physician Assistant Program	OK	$46,886	$87,516
University of Pittsburgh	University of Pittsburgh Physician Assistant Program	PA	$88,638	$105,375
University of Saint Francis	University of Saint Francis-Indiana Physician Assistant Program	IN	$101,045	$101,045
University of Saint Joseph	University of Saint Joseph Physician Assistant Program	CT	$111,457	$111,457
University of South Alabama	University of South Alabama Physician Assistant Program	AL	$63,000	$117,000
University of South Carolina School of Medicine	University of South Carolina School of Medicine Physician Assistant Program	SC	$52,815	$91,896
University of South Carolina School of Medicine	University of South Carolina School of Medicine Physician Assistant Program	SC	$110,472	$150,267
University of South Dakota	University of South Dakota Physician Assistant Program	SD	$33,909	$84,487
University of South Florida	University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine Physician Assistant Program	FL	$59,000	$117,000
University of South Florida	University of South Florida Physician Assistant Program	FL	$68,166	$129,066
University of Southern California	University of Southern California Physician Assistant Program	CA	$165,960	$165,960
University of St. Augustine	University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences	CA	See Program Website
University of St. Francis	University of St. Francis Physician Assistant Program	NM	$75,000	$75,000
University of St. Francis	University of St. Francis-New Mexico Physician Assistant Program	NM	$85,500	$85,500
University of Tennessee	University of Tennessee Health Science Center-Memphis Physician Assistant Program	TN	$49,154	$81,518
University of Tennessee	University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Physician Assistant Program	TN	See Program Website
University of Tennessee	University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center	TN	$100,979	$130,979
University of Texas	University of Texas – Medical Branch at Galveston Physician Assistant Program	TX	$36,000	$74,000
University of Texas	University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Physician Assistant Program	TX	$19,930	$48,890
University of Texas	University of Texas Health Science Center-San Antonio Physician Assistant Program	TX	$36,683	$84,212
University of Texas	University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Physician Assistant Program	TX	$39,690	$86,445
University of Texas	University of Texas – Pan American Physician Assistant Program	TX	$68,000	$96,000
AdventHealth University	AdventHealth University Sciences Physician Assistant (PA) Program	FL	$90,490	$90,490
Albany Medical College	Albany Medical College Physician Assistant (PA) Program	NY	$64,659	$64,659
Alderson Broaddus University	Alderson Broaddus University	WV	$96,950	$96,950
Alderson-Broaddus University	Alderson-Broaddus University Physician Assistant Program	WV	$82,565	$82,565
Arcadia University	Arcadia University Physician Assistant Program – Delaware	DE	$83,220	$83,220
Arcadia University	Arcadia University Physician Assistant Program – Glenside Pennsylvania	PA	$93,042	$93,042
Ashland University	Ashland University Physician Assistant Program	OH	$89,925	$89,925
Assumption University	Assumption University Physician Assistant Program	MA	$105,000	$105,000
AT Still University	AT Still University Physician Assistant Program (Arizona)	AZ	$108,604	$108,604
Augsburg University	Augsburg University Physician Assistant Program	MN	$92,500	$92,500
Augusta University	Augusta University Physician Assistant Program	GA	$48,825	$97,650
Baldwin Wallace University	Baldwin Wallace University Physician Assistant Program	OH	$85,000	$85,000
Barry University	Barry University-Miami Physician Assistant Program	FL	$78,491	$78,491
Barry University	Barry University-St. Petersburg Physician Assistant Program	FL	$78,491	$78,491
Barry University	Barry University Physician Assistant Program	FL	$80,000	$80,000
Baylor College	Baylor College of Medicine Physician Assistant Program	TX	$66,730	$66,730
Bethel University	Bethel University (Minnesota) Physician Assistant Program	MN	$86,856	$86,856
Bethel University	Bethel University-Minnesota Physician Assistant Program	MN	$99,845	$99,845
Bethel University	Bethel University-Tennessee Physician Assistant Program	TN	$87,500	$87,500
Boston University School of Medicine	Boston University School of Medicine Physician Assistant Program	MA	$109,039	$109,039
Brenau University	Brenau University Physician Assistant Program	GA	$101,958	$101,958
Bryant University	Bryant University Physician Assistant Program	RI	$100,724	$100,724
Butler University	Butler University Physician Assistant Program	IN	$89,640	$89,640
California Baptist University	California Baptist University Physician Assistant Program	CA	$97,380	$97,380
California State University	California State University – Monterey Bay Physician Assistant Program	CA	$89,498	$89,498
Campbell University	Campbell University Physician Assistant Program	NC	$85,500	$85,500
Canisius College	Canisius College Physician Assistant Program	NY	$95,185	$95,185
Carlow University	Carlow University Physician Assistant Program	PA	$96,900	$96,900
Carroll University	Carroll University Physician Assistant Program	WI	$83,634	$83,634
Case Western Reserve University	Case Western Reserve University Physician Assistant Program	OH	$92,372	$92,372
Central Michigan University	Central Michigan University Physician Assistant Program	MI	$82,810	$82,810
Chapman University	Chapman University Physician Assistant Program (California)	CA	$111,200	$111,200
Charles R. Drew University	Charles R. Drew University Physician Assistant Program	CA	$96,299	$96,299
Charleston Southern University	Charleston Southern University Physician Assistant Program	SC	$93,000	$93,000
Chatham University	Chatham University Physician Assistant Program	PA	$96,996	$96,996
Christian Brothers University	Christian Brothers University Physician Assistant Program	TN	$93,120	$93,120
Clarkson University	Clarkson University Physician Assistant Program	NY	$108,087	$108,087
College of Saint Elizabeth	College of Saint Elizabeth Physician Assistant Program	NJ	$104,104	$104,104
College of Saint Joseph	College of Saint Joseph Physician Assistant Program	VT	See Program Website
College of Saint Mary	College of Saint Mary Physician Assistant Program	NE	$81,000	$81,000
College of Saint Scholastica	College of Saint Scholastica Physician Assistant Program	MN	$95,765	$95,765
Colorado Mesa University	Colorado Mesa University Physician Assistant Program	CO	$74,000	$74,000
Concordia University	Concordia University – Ann Arbor	MI	$88,730	$88,730
Concordia University	Concordia University-Ann Arbor Physician Assistant Program	MI	$88,730	$88,730
Concordia University	Concordia University – Wisconsin	WI	$86,145	$86,145
Cornell University	Cornell University Physician Assistant Program	NY	$91,260	$91,260
Creighton University	Creighton University PA Program	NE	$83,155	$83,155
CUNY Sophie Davis School	CUNY Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education	NY	$42,139	$63,364
CUNY Sophie Davis School	CUNY Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education Physician Assistant Program	NY	$42,139	$63,364
CUNY York College	CUNY York College Physician Assistant Program	NY	$43,580	$82,606
Cuyahoga Community College	Cuyahoga Community College Cleveland State University Physician Assistant Program	OH	$31,492	$55,821
Daemen College	Daemen College Physician Assistant Program	NY	$103,688	$103,688
Des Moines University	Des Moines University Physician Assistant Program	IA	$72,296	$72,296
Desales University	Desales University Physician Assistant Program	PA	$81,000	$81,000
Dominican University of California	Dominican University of California Physician Assistant Program	CA	$118,320	$118,320
Dominican University of Illinois	Dominican University of Illinois Physician Assistant Program	IL	$99,890	$99,890
Drexel University	Drexel University Physician Assistant Program	PA	$91,962	$91,962
Duke University	Duke University Medical Center Physician Assistant Program	NC	$87,036	$87,036
Duquesne University	Duquesne University Physician Assistant Program	PA	$261,427	$261,427
D’youville College	D’youville College Physician Assistant Program	NY	$77,728	$77,728
East Carolina University	East Carolina University Physician Assistant Program	NC	$39,076	$85,098
Eastern Michigan University	Eastern Michigan University Physician Assistant Program	MI	$87,089	$150,177
Eastern Virginia Medical School	Eastern Virginia Medical School Physician Assistant Program	VA	$84,448	$103,334
Elizabethtown College	Elizabethtown College	PA	$88,400	$88,400
Elon University	Elon University Physician Assistant Program	NC	$95,986	$95,986
Emory & Henry College	Emory & Henry College Physician Assistant Program	VA	$83,608	$83,608
Emory University	Emory University Physician Assistant Program	GA	$102,000	$102,000
Fairleigh Dickinson University	Fairleigh Dickinson University Physician Assistant Program	NJ	See Program Website
Faulkner University	Faulkner University Physician Assistant Program	NJ	$78,750	$78,750
Florida Gulf Coast University	Florida Gulf Coast University Physician Assistant Program	FL	$56,000	$139,000
Florida International University	Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine Physician Assistant Program	FL	$91,142	$93,534
Florida State University	Florida State University Physician Assistant Program	FL	$65,333	$88,667
Francis Marion University	Francis Marion University Physician Assistant Program	SC	$68,348	$136,696
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University	Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University Physician Assistant Program	LA	$89,166	$89,166
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University	Fransiscan Missionaries of Our Lady University	LA	$100,496	$100,496
Franklin College	Franklin College Physician Assistant Program	IN	$85,090	$85,090
Franklin Pierce University	Franklin Pierce University Physician Assistant Program	NH	$101,975	$101,975
Frostburg State University	Anne Arundel Community College Physician Assistant Program	MD	$41,014	$76,168
Frostburg State University	Frostburg State University Physician Assistant Program	MD	$60,372	$87,750
Gannon University	Gannon University-Ruskin Physician Assistant Program	FL	$105,570	$105,570
Gannon University	Gannon University Physician Assistant Program	PA	$203,705	$203,705
Gardner Webb University	Gardner Webb University Physician Assistant Program	NC	$101,500	$101,500
George Fox University	George Fox University Physician Assistant Program	OR	$127,753	$127,753
George Washington University	George Washington University Physician Assistant Program	DC	$94,404	$94,404
Grand Valley State University	Grand Valley State University-Traverse City Physician Assistant Program	MI	$75,499	$75,499
Grand Valley State University	Grand Valley State University-Grand Rapids Physician Assistant Program	MI	$75,499	$75,499
Hardin-Simmons University	Hardin-Simmons University Physician Assistant Program	TX	$77,682	$77,682
Harding University	Harding University Physician Assistant Program	AR	$99,246	$99,246
Heritage University	Heritage University Physician Assistant Program	WA	$80,750	$80,750
High Point University	High Point University Physician Assistant Program	NC	$94,500	$94,500
Hofstra University	Hofstra University Physician Assistant Program	NY	$110,442	$110,442
Howard University	Howard University Physician Assistant Program	DC	$67,546	$67,546
Idaho State University	Idaho State University-Caldwell Physician Assistant Program	ID	$71,658	$120,666
Idaho State University	Idaho State University-Meridian Physician Assistant Program	ID	$71,658	$120,666
Idaho State University	Idaho State University-Pocatello Physician Assistant Program	ID	$71,658	$120,666
Indiana State University	Indiana State University Physician Assistant Program	IN	$38,967	$76,539
Indiana State University	Indiana University School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Physician Assistant Program	IN	$59,227	$85,415
Interservice	Interservice Physician Assistant Program	TX	See Program Website
James Madison University	James Madison University Physician Assistant Program	VA	$68,495	$88,168
Jefferson College	Jefferson College of Health Sciences Physician Assistant Program	VA	$80,295	$80,295
Jefferson University	Jefferson University-New Jersey Physician Assistant Program	NJ	$92,500	$92,500
Jefferson University	Jefferson University-Center City Physician Assistant Program	PA	$83,168	$83,168
Jefferson University	Jefferson University-East Falls Physician Assistant Program	PA	$90,020	$90,020
Johnson & Wales University	Johnson & Wales University Physician Assistant Program	RI	$94,392	$94,392
Kansas State University	Kansas State University Physician Assistant Program	MO	$55,159	$113,923
Kean University	Kean University Physician Assistant Program	NJ	$84,054	$84,054
Kettering College	Kettering College Physician Assistant Program	OH	$89,446	$89,446
King’s College	King’s College Physician Assistant Program	PA	$87,792	$87,792
King’s College	King’s College Physician Assistant Program	PA	$87,792	$87,792
Lake Erie College	Lake Erie College Physician Assistant Program	OH	$86,800	$86,800
Le Moyne College	Le Moyne College Physician Assistant Program	NY	$91,620	$91,620
Lenoir-Rhyne University	Lenoir-Rhyne University Physician Assistant Program	NC	$88,885	$88,885
Lincoln Memorial University	Lincoln Memorial University-Knoxville Physician Assistant Program	TN	$90,125	$90,125
Lincoln Memorial University	Lincoln Memorial University Physician Assistant Program	TN	$90,125	$90,125
Lipscomb University	Lipscomb University Physician Assistant Program	TN	$110,015	$110,015
Lock Haven University	Lock Haven University Physician Assistant Program	PA	$61,792	$84,463
Lock Haven University	Lock Haven University-Clearfield Physician Assistant Program	PA	$61,792	$84,463
Lock Haven University	Lock Haven University-Coudersport Physician Assistant Program	PA	$61,792	$84,463
Lock Haven University	Lock Haven University-Harrisburg Physician Assistant Program	PA	$61,792	$84,463
Loma Linda University	Loma Linda University Physician Assistant Program	CA	$98,476	$98,476
Long Island University	Long Island University Physician Assistant Program	NY	$107,414	$107,414
Louisiana State University	Louisiana State University-Shreveport Physician Assistant Program	LA	$39,000	$66,000
Louisiana State University	Louisiana State University-New Orleans Physician Assistant Program	LA	$54,000	$106,000
Louisiana State University	Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport	LA
Lynchburg College	Lynchburg College Physician Assistant Program	VA	$80,092	$80,092
Marieb College	Marieb College of Health & Human Services Physician Assistant Program	FL	See Program Website
Marietta College	Marietta College Physician Assistant Program	OH	$80,000	$80,000
Marietta University	Marietta University Physician Assistant Program	OH	$77,534	$77,534
Marist College	Marist College Physician Assistant Program	NY	$98,100	$98,100
Marquette University	Marquette University Physician Assistant Program	WI	$123,870	$123,870
Marshall B. Ketchum University	Marshall B. Ketchum University Physician Assistant Program	CA	$109,573	$109,573
Marshall University	Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine Physician Assistant Program	WV	$67,487	$105,287
Mary Baldwin University	Mary Baldwin University (Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences) PA Program	VA	$87,360	$87,360
Marywood University	Marywood University Physician Assistant Program	PA	$81,370	$81,370
Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences	Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences Physician Assistant Program	MN	$95,910	$95,910
MCPHS University	MCPHS University-Worcester Physician Assistant Program	MA	$99,000	$99,000
MCPHS University	MCPHS University- Boston Physician Assistant Program	MA	$129,875	$129,875
MCPHS University	MCPHS University-Manchester Physician Assistant Program	NH	$99,000	$99,000
Medical University of South Carolina	Medical University of South Carolina Physician Assistant Program	SC	$57,918	$95,837
Meharry Medical College	Meharry Medical College Physician Assistant Program	TN	$105,000	$105,000
Mercer University	Mercer University Physician Assistant Program	GA	$82,425	$82,425
Mercy College	Mercy College Physician Assistant Program	NY	$92,700	$92,700
Mercy College of Ohio	Mercy College of Ohio Physician Assistant Program	OH	$93,800	$93,800
Mercyhurst University	Mercyhurst University Physician Assistant Program	PA	$89,822	$89,822
Methodist University	Methodist University Physician Assistant Program	NC	$92,743	$92,743
MGH Institute	MGH Institute of Health Professions Physician Assistant Program	MA	$100,800	$100,800
Miami-Dade College	Miami-Dade College Physician Assistant Program	FL	$31,866	$77,347
Michigan State University	Michigan State University Physician Assistant Program	MI	$77,494	$87,494
Midwestern University	Midwestern University-Glendale Physician Assistant Program	AZ	$120,779	$120,779
Midwestern University	Midwestern University-Downers Grove Physician Assistant Program	IL	$116,186	$116,186
Milligan College	Milligan College Physician Assistant Program	TN	$83,160	$83,160
Misericordia University	Misericordia University Physician Assistant Program	PA	$99,743	$99,743
Mississippi College	Mississippi College Physician Assistant Program	MS	$85,200	$85,200
Mississippi State University	Mississippi State University – Meridian Physician Assistant Program	MS	$60,000	$110,000
Missouri State University	Missouri State University Physician Assistant Program	MO	$44,751	$70,242
Monmouth University	Monmouth University Physician Assistant Program	NJ	$117,135	$117,135
Morehouse School of Medicine	Morehouse School of Medicine Physician Assistant Program	GA	$95,000	$95,000
Mount St. Joseph University	Mount St. Joseph University Physician Assistant Program	OH	$85,400	$85,400
New York Institute of Technology	New York Institute of Technology Physician Assistant Program	NY	$129,360	$129,360
North Greenville University	North Greenville University Physician Assistant Program	SC	$106,848	$106,848
Northeastern State University	Northeastern State University Physician Assistant Program	OK	$42,910	$75,855
Northeastern University	Northeastern University Physician Assistant Program	MA	$86,280	$86,280
Northern Arizona University	Northern Arizona University Physician Assistant Program	AZ	$75,960	$102,110
Northwestern College	Northwestern College Physician Assistant Program	IA	$87,000	$87,000
Northwestern University	Northwestern University Physician Assistant Program	IL	$95,904	$95,904
Nova Southeastern University	Nova Southeastern University, Fort Myers Physician Assistant Program	FL	$80,827	$80,827
Nova Southeastern University	Nova Southeastern University-Fort Lauderdale Physician Assistant Program	FL	$80,827	$80,827
Nova Southeastern University	Nova Southeastern University Physician Assistant Program, Jacksonville	FL	$80,827	$80,827
Nova Southeastern University	Nova Southeastern University-Orlando Physician Assistant Program	FL	$80,827	$80,827
Ohio Dominican University	Ohio Dominican University Physician Assistant Program	OH	$77,362	$77,362
Ohio University	Ohio University Physician Assistant Program	OH	$58,300	$58,300
Oklahoma City University	Oklahoma City University Physician Assistant Program	OK	$90,300	$90,300
Oklahoma State University	Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences Physician Assistant Program	OK	$31,455	$68,735
Pace University	Pace University-Lenox Hill Hospital Physician Assistant Program	NY	$105,000	$105,000
Pace University	Pace University – Pleasantville Physician Assistant Program	NY	$105,000	$105,000
Pacific University	Pacific University Physician Assistant Program	OR	$102,240	$102,240
Penn State University	Penn State University Physician Assistant Program	PA	$75,104	$75,104
Pennsylvania College of Technology	Pennsylvania College of Technology Physician Assistant Program	PA	$39,621	$61,028
Pfeiffer University	Pfeiffer University Physician Assistant Program	NC	$99,094	$99,094
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic	Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Physician Assistant Program	PA	$97,603	$97,603
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine	Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine-Georgia Physician Assistant Program	GA	$100,100	$100,100
Philadelphia University	Philadelphia University Physician Assistant Program	PA	$84,990	$84,990
Point Loma Nazarene University	Point Loma Nazarene University Physician Assistant Program	CA	See Program Website
Presbyterian University	Presbyterian University Physician Assistant Program	SC	$94,000	$94,000
Quinnipiac University	Quinnipiac University Physician Assistant Program	CT	$101,825	$101,825
Radford University	Radford University Physician Assistant Program	VA	$80,295	$80,295
Red Rocks Community College	Red Rocks Community College Physician Assistant Program	CO	$68,740	$75,466
Rochester Institute of Technology	Rochester Institute of Technology Physician Assistant Program	NY	$201,460	$201,460
Rocky Mountain College	Rocky Mountain College Physician Assistant Program	MT	$103,457	$103,457
Rocky Mountain University	Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions Physician Assistant Program	UT	$113,658	$113,658
Rocky Vista University	Rocky Vista University Physician Assistant Program	CO	$85,000	$85,000
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine	Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine Physician Assistant Program	IL	$86,174	$86,174
Rush University	Rush University Physician Assistant Program	IL	$100,848	$100,848
Rutgers University	Rutgers University Physician Assistant Program	NJ	$76,680	$106,380
Sacred Heart University	Sacred Heart University Physician Assistant Program	CT	$102,955	$102,955
Saint Catherine University	Saint Catherine University Physician Assistant Program	MN	$92,620	$92,620
Saint Francis University	Saint Francis University Physician Assistant Program	PA	$104,704	$104,704
Saint Louis University	Saint Louis University Physician Assistant Program	MO	$88,370	$88,370
Salus University	Salus University Physician Assistant Program	PA	$86,100	$86,100
Samford University	Samford University School of Health Professions Physician Assistant Program	AL	$97,000	$97,000
Samuel Merritt University	Samuel Merritt University Physician Assistant Program	CA	$104,434	$104,434
Seton Hall University	Seton Hall University Physician Assistant Program	NJ	$129,600	$129,600
Shenandoah University	Shenandoah University Physician Assistant Program	VA	$97,965	$97,965
Shenandoah University	Shenandoah University-Leesburg Physician Assistant Program	VA	$97,965	$97,965
Slippery Rock University	Slippery Rock University Physician Assistant Program	PA	$77,493	$110,362
South College	South College-Atlanta Physician Assistant Program	GA	$90,900	$90,900
South College	South College Physician Assistant Program	TN	$90,900	$90,900
South College	South College – Nashville Physician Assistant Program	TN	$101,250	$101,250
South College	South College-Knoxville Physician Assistant Program	TN	$101,250	$101,250
South University	South University, Tampa Physician Assistant Program	FL	$84,600	$84,600
South University	South University, West Palm Beach Physician Assistant Program	FL	$95,190	$95,190
South University	South University, Savannah Physician Assistant Program	GA	$88,610	$88,610
South University	South University, Richmond Physician Assistant Program	VA	$84,600	$84,600
Southern California University	Southern California University of Health Sciences Physician Assistant Program	CA	$105,702	$105,702
Southern Illinois University	Southern Illinois University Physician Assistant Program	IL	$70,000	$120,000
Springfield College	Springfield College Physician Assistant Program	MA	$124,468	$124,468
St. Ambrose University	St. Ambrose University Physician Assistant Program	IA	$98,489	$98,489
St. John’s University	St. John’s University Physician Assistant Program	NY	$122,640	$122,640
Stanford University	Stanford University Physician Assistant Program	CA	$157,437	$157,437
Stephens College	Stephens College Physician Assistant Program	MO	$87,200	$87,200
Stony Brook University	Stony Brook University Physician Assistant Program	NY	$59,512	$59,512
Sullivan University	Sullivan University Physician Assistant Program	KY	$88,155	$88,155
SUNY Downstate Medical Center	SUNY Downstate Medical Center Physician Assistant Program	NY	$56,770	$104,930
SUNY Upstate Medical Center	SUNY Upstate Medical Center Physician Assistant Program	NY	$56,770	$104,930
Temple University	Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine Physician Assistant Program	PA	$86,229	$90,441
Texas Tech University	Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Physician Assistant Program	TX	$31,125	$84,875
The CUNY School of Medicine	The CUNY School of Medicine Physician Assistant Program	NY	$45,506	$75,091
Thiel College	Thiel College Physician Assistant Program	PA	$108,445	$108,445
Thomas Jefferson University	Thomas Jefferson University Physician Assistant Program	PA	$78,000	$78,000
Thomas Jefferson University	Thomas Jefferson University – City Center Campus (formerly Thomas Jefferson University)	PA	$84,000	$84,000
Thomas Jefferson University	Thomas Jefferson University – East Falls Campus (formerly Philadelphia University)	PA	See Program Website
Touro College	Touro College (Bay Shore) Physician Assistant Program	NY	$80,000	$80,000
Touro University	Touro University-California Physician Assistant Program	CA	$133,136	$133,136
Touro University	Touro University (Las Vegas) Physician Assistant Program	NV	$98,000	$98,000
Touro University	Touro University-Nevada Physician Assistant Program	NV	$98,700	$98,700
Touro University	Touro University – Bay Shore Physician Assistant Program	NY	$110,040	$110,040
Touro University	Touro University-Nassau University Medical Center Physician Assistant Program	NY	$110,040	$110,040
Touro University	Touro University-Middletown Physician Assistant Program	NY	$129,805	$129,805
Touro University	Touro University-Manhattan Physician Assistant Program	NY	$144,160	$144,160
Towson University CCBC Essex	Towson University CCBC Essex – Essex Physician Assistant Program	MD	$40,758	$82,608
Trevecca Nazarene University	Trevecca Nazarene University Physician Assistant Program	TN	$92,300	$92,300
Trine University	Trine University Physician Assistant Program	IN	$96,653	$96,653
Union College	Union College Physician Assistant Program	NE	$101,040	$101,040
University of the Cumberland	University of the Cumberlands – Northern Kentucky Campus	KY	See Program Website
University of the Cumberlands	University of the Cumberlands Physician Assistant Program	KY	$81,550	$81,550
University of the Cumberlands	University of the Cumberlands-Williamsburg Physician Assistant Program	KY	$81,550	$81,550
University of the Pacific	University of the Pacific Physician Assistant Program	CA	$119,252	$119,252
University of the Sciences of Philadelphia	University of the Sciences of Philadelphia Physician Assistant Program	PA	$96,363	$96,363
University of Toledo	University of Toledo Physician Assistant Program	OH	$63,102	$102,302
University of Utah	University of Utah-St. George Physician Assistant Program	UT	$75,108	$111,640
University of Utah	University of Utah Physician Assistant Program	UT	$75,108	$111,640
University of Washington	University of Washington-Medex Northwest-Anchorage Physician Assistant Program	AL	$81,612	$81,612
University of Washington	University of Washington-Medex Northwest-Seattle Physician Assistant Program	WA	$81,612	$81,612
University of Washington	University of Washington-Medex Northwest-Spokane Physician Assistant Program	WA	$81,612	$81,612
University of Washington	University of Washington-Medex Northwest-Tacoma Physician Assistant Program	WA	$81,612	$81,612
University of Wisconsin	University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Physician Assistant Program	WI	$49,816	$87,380
University of Wisconsin	University of Wisconsin-Madison Physician Assistant Program	WI	$50,734	$102,709
Universty of Missouri	Universty of Missouri – Kansas City	MO	$71,091	$84,496
Universty of Missouri	University of Missouri-Kansas City Physician Assistant Program	MO	$74,145	$88,094
UT Southwestern School	UT Southwestern School of Health Professions Physician Assistant Program	TX	$41,149	$87,629
Utah Valley University	Utah Valley University Physician Assistant Program	UT	$62,370	$100,870
Valparaiso University	Valparaiso University Physician Assistant Program	IN	$98,680	$98,680
Wagner College	Wagner College Physician Assistant Program	NY	$157,248	$157,248
Wake Forest University	Wake Forest University-Boone Physician Assistant Program	NC	$82,914	$82,914
Wake Forest University	Wake Forest University-Winston Salem Physician Assistant Program	NC	$82,914	$82,914
Wake Forest University	Wake Forest University (Bowman Gray) Physician Assistant Program	NC	$85,000	$85,000
Wake Forest University	Wake Forest University School of Medicine	NC	$85,000	$85,000
Wayne State University	Wayne State University Physician Assistant Program	MI	$46,178	$86,411
Weill Cornell Medicine	Weill Cornell Medicine Graduate School of Medical Sciences	NY	$36,234	$72,902
West Chester University	West Chester University PA Program	PA	See Program Website
West Liberty University	West Liberty University Physician Assistant Program	WV	$50,400	$75,600
West Liberty University	West Liberty University Physician Assistant Program	WV	$55,440	$82,960
West Virginia University School of Medicine	West Virginia University School of Medicine Physician Assistant Program	WV	$124,254	$167,873
Western Michigan University	Western Michigan University Physician Assistant Program	MI	$64,759	$84,694
Western University	Western University of Health Sciences Physician Assistant Program	CA	$88,210	$88,210
Westfield State University	Westfield State University Physician Assistant Program	MA	$83,400	$83,400
Wichita State University	Wichita State University Physician Assistant Program	KS	$49,700	$89,587
Wingate University	Wingate University Physician Assistant Program	NC	$91,000	$91,000
Wingate University	Wingate University-Hendersonville Physician Assistant Program	NC	$91,000	$91,000
Xavier University of Louisiana	Xavier University of Louisiana Physician Assistant Program	LA	$98,178	$98,178
Yale School of Medicine	Yale School of Medicine Physician Assistant Online Program Physician Assistant Program	MD	$101,080	$101,080
Yale University	Yale University School of Medicine Physician Associate Program	CT	$101,080	$101,080

You can explore comprehensive cost data using verified sources like PAEA or contact individual programs directly.

Are There Affordable Alternatives or Global Options?

Yes. If you’re still gaining experience before applying to PA school, international pre-PA internships can offer an affordable and high-impact way to build your clinical hours.

At Go Elective, our Pre-Physician Assistant Internships in East Africa start at a fraction of the cost of formal PA school tuition. These programs:

Provide real patient interaction
Fulfill direct patient care hour requirements
Offer cultural immersion and public health exposure
Boost your PA school application profile

For undergraduates and pre-health students, this can be a smart, cost-effective step toward competitive admissions.

How to Reduce the Cost of PA School

Apply for Grants and Scholarships

Start with federal programs like the HRSA Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students, National Health Service Corps, or school-specific merit awards.

Consider In-State Public Schools

In-state tuition can cut your costs dramatically—some by over 40%.

Look Into Service-Linked Programs

Programs like the NHSC or military health scholarships offer tuition coverage in exchange for service commitments.

Choose Affordable Living Options

Shared housing, public transportation, and budget-friendly locations can save thousands over the life of your program.

Borrow Smart

Federal student loans typically have better terms than private lenders. Maximize subsidized options before turning to private alternatives.

Additional Expenses to Plan For

While tuition is the biggest line item, don’t forget about these often-overlooked costs:

Application fees and CASPA expenses
Interview travel (or virtual setup costs)
Clinical rotation travel and accommodations
Study resources for the PANCE
Professional clothing and equipment (e.g., white coats, stethoscopes)

A good rule of thumb is to budget 10–15% above the listed tuition to cover incidental and hidden costs.

How to Choose a PA Program That Fits Your Budget

When evaluating schools, consider both financial and educational value:

Is the program ARC-PA accredited?
What’s the faculty-to-student ratio?
Do they offer financial aid counseling?
Is housing support provided?
How do their PANCE pass rates and job placements compare?

Use our Go Elective PA School Comparison Table above to explore cost, admission stats, and program features across top schools.

Final Thoughts

PA school is a major financial commitment—but with careful planning, it doesn’t have to derail your goals. By understanding the full scope of costs and exploring every available funding option, you can make confident, informed decisions about your education.

And if you’re still early in the process, a PA internship or rotation abroad with Go Elective can be the perfect way to build experience, strengthen your application, and test your commitment to medicine without the high cost of tuition just yet.

Explore our global internship programs here, or contact us for personalized advice.

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