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Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS)

2023/2024

  • All budgets are estimated costs and subject to change.
  • The budget is for the student and educational expenses during the period of enrollment only.

Tuition & Fees

First Year
12 Months
Second Year
11 Months
Tuition 48,891 48,891
Student Body Fees 40 20
Graduation Fees 0 350
Exam Soft 61 61
SEP/Medical Equipment (cost is subject to change) 1,189 N/A

Budget Items/Estimated Costs

First Year
12 Months
Second Year
11 Months
Books & Supplies 1,945 N/A
Living Expenses (room + food) 22,453 20,592
Misc. Personal Expenses 7,469 6,847
Transportation 4,141 9,937
PANCE Board Exam N/A 550
Background Check 60 60
CPR N/A 90
Drug Screen 40 40

Loan Fees

First Year
12 Months
Second Year
11 Months
Direct Unsubsidized Loan Fees 217 217
Grad PLUS Loan Fees 2791 2839
Total Estimated Budget 89,297 90,494

The average indebtedness for the WesternU Master of Science in Physician Assistant program for the last 4 years:

  • The average indebtedness for the WesternU Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies program for the last 4 years:
    2018 Graduates $121,031
    2019 Graduates $129,888
    2020 Graduates $130,330
    2021 Graduates $118,722

    This was based on graduates that had WesternU debt.

    The Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies has three disbursements per academic year. One in the fall before school starts, one in the spring and one in the summer.

    To see a sample of what your loan repayment schedule may look like, please visit the Federal Student Aid Repayment Estimator Calculator.

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    Financial Aid and Scholarships

    Western University of Health Sciences provides financial support to recruit and retain outstanding students. No one should think that higher education is beyond his or her reach simply because of cost. With the help of federal, state, institutional and private funded scholarships and awards, students can achieve their educational goals for the future. Many WesternU colleges and programs offer incoming students recruitment scholarships based on the strength of a student’s admissions application and interview as well as their contributions to the community. A separate application is not required. When a student is accepted into the program and selected for a scholarship, the offer will be made at the same time that the admissions offer is made.