Complete Physician Assistant Schools Tuition Costs

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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
  1. 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.

  1. Consider In-State Public Schools

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

  1. Look Into Service-Linked Programs

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

  1. Choose Affordable Living Options

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

  1. 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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