Tuition and Fees | M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies
| Estimated Program Tuition and Fees – 2027-2029 | |
|---|---|
| Estimated Tuition* | $110,060 |
| Estimated Program Fees* | $8,680 |
| Estimated Total Program | $118,740 |
*Please note: The estimates above are based on the current tuition and fee amounts,
which are finalized each academic year.
Final year two tuition amounts are yet to be established by the Carroll University
Board of Trustees and are subject to change.
2026-2027 Additional Costs Associated with the Program
These costs include tuition, program fees and additional costs to assist students in planning and budgeting.
| Direct Costs | |
|---|---|
| Tuition
Includes Summer 2026, Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters
|
$53,040 |
| Program Fees
Includes items such as: Background Check, Drug Screen, Clinical Rotation Tracking,
Academic Resource Memberships, Clinical Preceptorships/Onboarding, PA Badges, HIPPA
Certification and White Coat
|
$4,179 |
| Other Required Expenses | |
| Off Campus Housing and Food
Reflects estimates for three meals per day and off campus potential housing costs,
including during clinical rotations
|
$17,100 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,584 |
| Transportation
Includes estimate for traveling to and from campus
and clinical sites |
$4,098 |
| Liability Fee | $20 |
| Medical Equipment | $910 |
| BLS/ACLS Certification | $335 |
| Loan Fees | $163 |
|
Other Potential Expenses Includes items such as scrubs, professional attire and personal expenses |
$3,994 |
| Total Cost of Attendance | $85,423 |
Financial Aid
Financial aid for Carroll graduate students is available primarily in the form of
loans. Students who complete the FAFSA may be eligible for Federal Direct Unsubsidized
Loans of up to $20,500 per year. For the 2025-26 academic year, the interest rate
for Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans is 7.94%, with an origination fee of 1.057%.
NEW for 2026-27
Annual loan amounts will be adjusted based upon student’s actual enrollment for the
academic year. Students enrolled/completing less than 12 credits for the academic
year may have their loan amount reduced.
Graduate PLUS Loans, if meeting legacy provision, and Private loans, are additional
loan options students may utilize if they need additional funds. See our loan page for more information.
Visit this page for more information regarding financial aid: financial aid for graduate students
Loan Disbursements
Loans will be divided equally to receive disbursements of one-third in the summer, fall and spring terms.
