Estimated Program Cost
The Department of Physician Assistant Studies provides a good-faith estimate of costs associated with our M.S. program. These costs are approximate and may change without notice.
Tuition
The total tuition cost for students entering the program in Fall 2026 will be 98 credits × $1,800 graduate per-credit tuition = $176,400. The graduate per-credit tuition cost is subject to change.
Medical Insurance
The cost differs based on the medical insurance plan. Students should shop around for the best plan for their needs if they are no longer covered under their parent’s plan. NOTE: Federal regulations prevent this cost from being covered by Financial Aid.
Other Program-Specific Costs
- AAPA student membership: $75
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (once, prior to entering clinical year): $285
- Background Check: $73.04
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (once, prior to matriculation): $85
- Books (for three years): $500
- Car Expenses (such as gasoline, tolls, and parking clinical year): $3,000
- Document Compliance Tracker: $55.38
- Healthcare Clearance: $25
- Health Insurance: $2,000
- HIPAA Certification: $28
- Off-Campus Housing (estimated rent and utilities for the duration of the program): $49,500
- Infection Control Certificate: $17
- Medical Equipment: $500
- NYSSPA student membership: $75
- Laptop: $800
TOTAL COSTS = $57,018