Program Expenses

The PA Program is a seven-semester, 33-month academic program. It is expected that tuition and fees for the 2009-2010 academic year will be approximately $37,000 (and have historically been raised 3-7% each year by the University). There are no out-of-state resident fees. A non-refundable enrollment commitment deposit of $500 (credited toward the first semester’s tuition) is required at the time a selected applicant accepts a position in the class.

Students are responsible for transportation, parking, room and board, textbooks, equipment, lab fees and supplies. After completion of the PA Program students are responsible for the costs of the PA National Certifying Examination (PANCE) and the initial licensing fee in California.

The budget for the first-year class entering Fall 2009 is shown below. Budgets for the second and third-year classes are slightly less due to lower or no equipment and computer costs.