Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2022 costs of attendance between best Physician Assistant schools. For state residents, the average COA is $31,178 when living on campus and $31,057 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $56,516 when living on campus and $56,394 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
| Rank | Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
| 1 | Duke University | $60,244 | $1,434 | $18,182 | - | |
| 2 | University of Iowa | $9,942 | $31,905 | $950 | $15,466 | $13,794 |
| 2 | University of Utah | $8,893 | $28,345 | $1,036 | $14,334 | $16,650 |
| 4 | Emory University | $55,468 | $1,250 | $18,876 | $18,876 | |
| 4 | George Washington University | $59,870 | $1,400 | $17,065 | $17,065 | |
| 6 | Baylor College of Medicine | $29,896 | - | - | - | |
| 6 | Oregon Health & Science University | $21,347 | $33,407 | - | - | - |
| 8 | University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center | - | $6,576 | $1,309 | - | - |
| 8 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $12,076 | $39,906 | $900 | $17,664 | $17,664 |
| Average | $13,065 | $38,402 | $1,183 | $16,931 | $16,810 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2021-2022 undergraduate tuition & fees between best Physician Assistant schools. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,304 for in-state students and $45,956 for out-of-state students. The 2021-2022 undergraduate tuition & fees of best Physician Assistant schools are increased by 3.87% compared to the previous year.
Among the best Physician Assistant schools, Duke University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $60,244 and University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center has the lowest tuition & fees of $6,576 for undergraduate programs.
| Rank | Name | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | ||
| 1 | Duke University | $57,633 | $60,244 | ||
| 2 | University of Iowa | $9,606 | $31,569 | $9,942 | $31,905 |
| 2 | University of Utah | $8,615 | $27,220 | $8,893 | $28,345 |
| 4 | Emory University | $53,868 | $55,468 | ||
| 4 | George Washington University | $56,049 | $59,870 | ||
| 6 | Baylor College of Medicine | This school does not have undergraduate programs. | |||
| 8 | University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center | This school does not have undergraduate programs. | |||
| 8 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $11,745 | $39,114 | $12,076 | $39,906 |
| Average | $9,989 | $44,242 | $10,304 | $45,956 | |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2021-2022 graduate tuition & fees between best Physician Assistant schools. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,443 for state residents and $34,137 for out-of-state students. The 2021-2022 graduate tuition & fees of best Physician Assistant schools are increased by 3.31% compared to the previous year.
Among the best Physician Assistant schools, Duke University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $57,900 and University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $16,536.
| Rank | Name | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | ||
| 1 | Duke University | $59,140 | $59,141 | ||
| 2 | University of Iowa | $11,666 | $27,613 | $12,065 | $31,012 |
| 2 | University of Utah | $7,824 | $24,695 | $8,068 | $25,705 |
| 4 | Emory University | $44,676 | $45,684 | ||
| 4 | George Washington University | $31,824 | $32,904 | ||
| 6 | Baylor College of Medicine | $28,375 | $29,896 | ||
| 8 | University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center | $7,765 | $17,725 | $7,885 | $17,845 |
| 8 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $17,394 | $30,294 | $17,754 | $30,912 |
| Average | $11,162 | $33,043 | $11,443 | $34,137 | |
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between best Physician Assistant schools. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2021-2022, the average living costs of best Physician Assistant schools is $16,931 when a student lives on campus and $16,810 when living off campus.
| Rank | Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | ||
| 1 | Duke University | $16,206 | $1,976 | - | - | - |
| 2 | University of Iowa | $11,780 | $3,686 | $9,652 | $4,142 | - |
| 2 | University of Utah | $10,662 | $3,672 | $12,978 | $3,672 | - |
| 4 | Emory University | $16,302 | $2,574 | $16,302 | $2,574 | - |
| 4 | George Washington University | $15,440 | $1,625 | $15,440 | $1,625 | - |
| 6 | Baylor College of Medicine | - | - | - | - | - |
| 8 | University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center | - | - | - | - | - |
| 8 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $14,871 | $2,793 | $14,871 | $2,793 | - |
| Average | $14,210 | $2,721 | $13,849 | $2,961 | - | |
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