For estimates of all costs (tuition, fees, etc.) related to the program, prospective and currently enrolled students should review the tuition and fees below. A total of the three year’s estimated tuition and fees is provided.
Review tuition and fees for the Physician Assistant Degree program. Please note tuition and fees are subject to change annually. Annual tuition rates are split and billed according to the scheduled semesters and are due on the first week of class. Most fees follow a similar billing schedule with a few exceptions. Rates are subject to change each academic year for all enrolled students. Delinquent balances incur penalties at a rate of 1.5% per month, totaling 18% annually.
Estimated Institutional Cost, Class of 2026
| PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT |
YEAR 1 (24/25) |
YEAR 2 (25/26) |
YEAR 3 (26/27) |
| Tuition |
$41,736 |
$60,096 |
$16,230 |
| Student Technology Fee |
$1,400 |
$1,440 |
$0 |
| Medical Equipment & Lab Fee |
$3,019 |
$2,000 |
$0 |
| Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) Fee* |
$0.00 |
$0 |
$0 |
| Total |
$46,155 |
$63,536 |
$16,230 |
Estimated Institutional Cost, Class of 2027
| PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT |
YEAR 1 (25/26) |
YEAR 2 (26/27) |
YEAR 3 (27/28) |
| Tuition |
$45,076 |
$64,904 |
$16,230 |
| Student Technology Fee |
$1,440 |
$1,484 |
$0 |
| Medical Equipment & Lab Fee |
$2,000 |
$2,200 |
$0 |
| Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) Fee* |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
| Total |
$48,516 |
$68,588 |
$16,230 |
Estimated Institutional Cost, Class of 2028
| PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT |
YEAR 1 (26/27) |
YEAR 2 (27/28) |
YEAR 3 (28/29) |
| Tuition |
$48,682 |
$64,904 |
$16,230 |
| Student Technology Fee |
$1,484 |
$1,484 |
$0 |
| Medical Equipment & Lab Fee |
$2,590 |
$2,200 |
$0 |
| Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) Fee* |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
| Total |
$52,756 |
$68,588 |
$16,230 |
Estimated total institutional charges for the entire program is $137,574. Tuition and fees are subject to change annually.
| OTHER ESTIMATED NON-INSTITUTIONAL EXPENSES |
YEAR 1 |
YEAR 2 |
YEAR 3 |
| Criminal Background Check |
$60 |
$60 |
|
| 2-Step TB Test |
$90 |
$90 |
|
| Laptop |
$1,650 |
|
|
| Student Health Insurance (2026-27 Rates) |
$3,376 |
$4,581 |
$1,544 |
| Scrubs ( 2 Pairs) |
$170 |
|
|
| Clinical Relocation Costs (moving to distant sites) |
$3,500 |
$1,500 |
$2,750 |
| PA Certification Exam |
|
|
$550 |
| Drug Screens |
$40 |
$40 |
|
| Fingerprint Clearance Card |
|
$75 |
|
| Mask Fitting |
|
$60 |
|
| Total |
$8,886 |
$6,406 |
$4,664 |
Estimated total other expenses for the entire program is $19,956. Other estimated expenses are subject to change annually.
Estimated total institutional charges and other expenses for the entire program is $157,530.
*The State of California established the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) to relieve or mitigate economic loss suffered by a student in an educational program at a qualifying institution, who is or was a California resident while enrolled, or was enrolled in a residency program, if the student enrolled in the institution, prepaid tuition, and suffered an economic loss. Unless relieved of the obligation to do so, you must pay the state-imposed assessment for the STRF, or it must be paid on your behalf, if you are a student in an educational program, who is a California resident, or are enrolled in a residency program, and prepay all or part of your tuition. You are not eligible for protection from the STRF and you are not required to pay the STRF assessment, if you are not a a California resident, or are not enrolled in a residency program.
**Charges paid to an entity other than ATSU that is specifically required for participation in the education program are non-refundable by ATSU. Please refer to the original purchaser.