Tuition and Fees | M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies

Estimated total program tuition and fees – 2025-2027

Estimated Tuition*

$103,020

Estimated Fees*

$8,280 (Liability + Program Fee)

Estimated Total Program Tuition and Fees

$111,300

*Please note - the estimate is based on the current tuition and fee amounts which are finalized each academic year. Final year 2 tuition amounts are yet to be established by the Carroll University Board of Trustees and are subject to change.

Year 1 Financial Aid Budget 2025-2026 (for loan obtainment and planning purposes)

Includes tuition, fees, estimated room and board, and other expenses.

Tuition

$51,000

Professional Liability Fee

$20 (Billed in the fall)

Program Fee

$4,100 (Billed in the fall)

Room and Board (not with parents)

$14,398

Books (didactic and clinical years)

$1,500

Transportation

$3,450

Loan Fees

$190

Approximate Miscellaneous Expenses:

$4,426

Medical equipment

Uniforms

BLS/ACLS Training

AAPA Dues (highly recommended)

WAPA Dues (highly recommended)

Drug Screen

Clinical Rotation Tracking System

Personal Expenses (Travel during clinical rotations, immunizations, and health screenings)

Total

$78,984

To see a complete list of full time cost of attendance by program for an academic year, click here.

Financial Aid

The financial aid available to Carroll’s graduate students is in the form of loan. Students who file FAFSA are eligible for Unsubsidized Federal Loans up to $20,500 per year and/or Graduate Plus Loans. Alternative/Private loans may also be available. The interest rate for Unsubsidized Federal Loans in the 2025-26 academic year are expected to be 8.08% with an origination Fee of 1.057%. The interest rate for Grad Plus loans is expected to be 9.080% with an origination fee of 4.228%.

See this link for more information regarding financial aid: http://w67.jroo.net/prospective/finaid_graduate.asp

Loan Disbursements

Loans will be divided equally to receive disbursements of one-third in the summer, fall and spring terms.