Program Costs for the Physician Assistant Master's Degree
Tuition and Fees
Estimated total cost for the 27-month program:
| In-State | Total |
|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | $69,620 |
| Other Expenses | $64,064 |
| Out of State | Total |
|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | $71,006 |
| Other Expenses | $64,064 |
The program’s tuition and fee schedule are available on the Bursar's website.
NOTE: The program has submitted a program fee increase proposal that is currently under review. Pending approval- the increase of $113 per credit hour, or approximately $12,000 in total- would be implemented with a future matriculating class, currently projected for January 2026 or later. Estimated tuition and fee costs are as follows:
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Residents: 81,053
Out-of-State: 84,264
Please contact the program with any questions.
Estimated Total Program Costs*
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Residents
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Semester 3 | Semester 4 | Semester 5 | Semester 6 | Semester 7 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit Hours | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 11 | 13 | 10 |
| Tuition & Fees ($603 per credit hour) or $4,888 full-time comprehensive tuition per semester for hours between 9-18 | $4,888 | $4,888 | $4,888 | $4,888 | $4,888 | $4,888 | $4,888 |
| $334 program fee per credit hour | $6,012 | $6,012 | $6,012 | $6,012 | $3,674 | $4,342 | $3,340 |
| Other Expenses** | $9,152 | $9,152 | $9,152 | $9,152 | $9,152 | $9,152 | $9,152 |
| Estimated Total Costs*** | $17,000 | $17,000 | $17,000 | $17,000 | $14,662 | $15,330 | $14,328 |
| Total Program Cost (Tuition, Fees, Program Fee) | $69,620 |
*All figures are subject to change at any time
**Other expenses are books, supplies, room, board, transportation, personal expenses, Financial Aid loan fees, and technology fees. These expenses are eligible to be covered by Financial Aid.
***Total program cost may vary depending on the breakdown of eligible expenses and Financial Aid award disbursements.
Out-of-State Residents
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Semester 3 | Semester 4 | Semester 5 | Semester 6 | Semester 7 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit Hours | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 11 | 13 | 10 |
| Tuition & Fees ($625 per credit hour) or $5,086 full-time comprehensive tuition per semester for hours between 9-18 | $5,086 | $5,086 | $5,086 | $5,086 | $5,086 | $5,086 | $5,086 |
| $334 program fee per credit hour | $6,012 | $6,012 | $6,012 | $6,012 | $3,674 | $4,342 | $3,340 |
| Other Expenses** | $9,152 | $9,152 | $9,152 | $9,152 | $9,152 | $9,152 | $9,152 |
| Estimated Total Costs*** | $17,198 | $17,198 | $17,198 | $17,198 | $14,860 | $15,528 | $14,526 |
| Total Program Cost (Tuition and Fees) | $71,006 |
*All figures are subject to change at any time
**Other expenses are books, supplies, room, board, transportation, personal expenses, Financial Aid loan fees, and technology fees. These expenses are eligible to be covered by Financial Aid.
*** Total program cost may vary depending on the breakdown of eligible expenses and Financial Aid award disbursements.
Program fees are used to purchase the following items:
- Physical Examination Equipment Package:
- Scrubs- 1 set
- Medical Bag
- Littmann Cardiology IV Stethoscope
- Welch Allen LED otoscope and ophthalmoscope
- Sphygmomanometer with adult, pediatric, and large cuffs
Insufflator bulb - EKG Caliper
- Tuning forks (2)
- Goniometer
- Tape measure
- Reflex hammer
- Scissors
- Eye chart
- Pulse Oximeter
- Penlight
- Lab coats (2)
- Name badges
- Lab/clinical expenses (i.e. cadaver fees, lab supplies, etc.)
- PAEA Student Exam Box (PACKRAT x 2, End of Rotation Exams, End of Curriculum Exam)
- Electronic Resources (i.e. ExamSoft, E*Value, EHRGo, VisualDx)
- Standardized Patients
- 2nd year background check and toxicology screen
- Professional Liability Insurance
- BLS/ACLS
- Student memberships to OAPA and AAPA
- Rosh Review
- Board Review Course
Acceptance Deposit
- A $1,500 non-refundable deposit is required to secure a position in the OHIO PA Program. The $1,500 installment is due at the time of acceptance. Once you are enrolled, the acceptance deposit will be applied toward first-semester tuition.
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ University Office of the Bursar
The Office of the Bursar is responsible for the accuracy and the collection of student bursar accounts that include university tuition/fees and departmental charges. All communications regarding account information can be accessed through the MyOHIO Student Center.