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Graduate Degree Programs
Graduate Tuition and Fees
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Tuition and Fees 2026-27 Summer Fall and Spring Per Credit Hour $1,228 $1,228 Liability Insurance $15 Student Health Insurance Plan (May be waived in accordance with college policy.) $4,113 est. Books/supplies (estimate dep. on credits) $225 - $425 -
Tuition and Fees 2026 - 27 Summer Fall and Spring Per Credit Hour $947 $947 Student Health Insurance Plan (May be waived in accordance with college policy.) $4,113 est. Books/supplies per term (estimate dep. on credits) $225 - $425 $225 - $425 *Initial certification as a teacher in the state of New York requires passing scores on four certification exams. Fees for these exams total approximately $700; specific information about exam costs is available on the state's teacher certification exam site. The application for certification in New York costs $40.
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Tuition and Fees 2026 - 27 Summer Fall and Spring Per Credit Hour $1,764 $1,764 Student Health Insurance Plan (May be waived in accordance with college policy.) $4,113 est. Books/supplies per term (estimate dep. on credits) $225 - $425 $225 - $425 -
Tuition and Fees 2026 -27 Summer Fall and Spring Per Credit Hour $1.091 $1,091 Student Health Insurance Plan (May be waived in accordance with college policy.) $4,113 est. Books/supplies per term (estimate dep. on credits) $225 - $425 $225 - $425 -
Tuition and Fees Summer Fall and Spring Per Credit Hour $888 N/A -
Tuition and Fees 2026 -27 Summer Fall and Spring Per Credit Hour $1091 $1091 Student Health Insurance Plan (May be waived in accordance with college policy.) $4,113 est. Malpractice Insurance (for clinical placements) $15 (annual) Books/supplies per term (estimate dep. on credits) $225 - $425 $225 - $425 -
Tuition and Fees 2026-27 Per Credit Hour $1091 per credit hour Malpractice Insurance (for clinical placements) $15 (annual)
Graduate Athletic Training
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Tuition and Fees 2026 -27 Summer Fall and Spring Per Credit Hour $1,091 $1,091 Liability Insurance $15 Student Health Insurance Plan (May be waived in accordance with college policy.) $4,113 est. Books/supplies per term (estimate dep. on credits) $225 - $425 $225 - $425 Ithaca College graduates of the M.S. in Athletic Training program are eligible to sit for the national Board of Certification (BOC) for the Athletic Trainer exam and to apply for licensure as an athletic trainer in New York State. Associated fees for the BOC are approximately $100; specific information on exam cost is available on the BOC Candidates “Apply for Exam” page.
Graduate Occupational Therapy
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Graduate Year 1
Term/CostSummer 2026*
Fall 2026*
Spring I 2027*
Spring II 2027*
(OT Summer)
Total Cost of Program* Tuition Per Term $7,704 $18,340 $18,340
$18,340 - $23,658
(+4 optional credits)$62,724 – $68,042 Liability Insurance (est.) $0 $ 15 $0 $ 0 $15 Books and Supplies (est.) $451 $ 451 $ 451 $ 465 $1818 Total Cost of Tuition and fees (est.) $8,155 $18,806 $18,791 $18,805.00 -
$24,123$64,557 –
$69,875Total cost of BS/MS* $273,863* *Estimated costs; tuition and fees are subject to change
Note that need-based scholarship/award will apply to the graduate portion of the program. -
Graduate Year 1
Term/CostSummer 2027* Fall 2027* Spring 2028* Summer 2028* Total Cost of Program* Tuition Per Term $8,317 $19,802 $19,801
$19,801 $67,721 Liability Insurance (est.) $ 0 $ 15 $ 0 $ 0 $ 15 Books and Supplies (est.) $ 465 $ 465 $ 465 $ 479 $1,874 Total Cost of Tuition and Fees (est.) $8,782 $20,282 $20,266 $20,280 $69,610 Total cost of BS/MS* $299,599.50* *Estimated costs; tuition and fees are subject to change
Note that need-based scholarship/award will apply to the graduate portion of the program. -
Graduate Year 1
Term/CostSummer 2027* Fall 2027* Spring 2028* Summer 2028* Tuition per term $8317 $19,802 $19,801 $19,801 Liability Insurance $0 $15 $0 $0 Books and Supplies $ 465 $ 465 $ 465 $479 Total Cost of Tuition $8,782
$20,282
$20,266
$20,280 Graduate Year 2
Term/CostFall 2028* Spring 2029* Total Cost of Program* Tuition per term $30,971 $30,971 $129,663 Liability Insurance $15 $0 $30 Books and Supplies $ 479 $ 479 $2,832
Total Cost of Tuition $31,465
$31,450
$132,525
Total cost of BS/OTD* $353,514.50* *Estimated costs; tuition and fees are subject to change
Note that need-based scholarship/award will apply to the graduate portion of the program. -
Graduate Year 2
Term/CostSummer 2025 Fall 2025 Spring 2026 Summer 2026* Total Cost of Program* Tuition Per Term $6,256 $15,641 $17,727 $6,256 - $10,427
(+4 optional credits)$45,881 - $50,052 Liability Insurance (est.) $0 $15 $0 $0 $15 Books and Supplies (est.) $438 $438 $438 $451 $1,765 Total Cost of Tuition and Fees (est.) $6,694 $16,094 $18,165 $6,707 – $10,878 $47,660 – $51,831 OT MS PEL students are eligible for graduate assistantship and fellowship credit awards.
*Illustration based on a 3% increase annually, however tuition and fees are subject to change. -
Graduate Year 1
Term/CostSummer 2025 Fall 2025 Winter 2026 Spring 2026 Tuition Per Term $7,553 $18,343 $3,237 $18,343 Liability Insurance (est.) $0 $15 $0 $0 Books and Supplies (est.) $438 $438 $438 $438 Total Cost of Tuition and Fees (est.) $7,991 $18,796 $3,675 $18,781 Graduate Year 2
Term/CostSummer 2026* Fall 2026* Spring 2027* Summer 2027* Total Cost of PROGRAM* Tuition Per Term $6,702 $16,755 $14,521 $6,930 – $11,550
(+4 optional credits)$92,384 – $97,004 Liability Insurance (est.) $0 $15 $ 0 $ 0 $30 Books and Supplies (est.) $451 $451 $451 $465 $3570 Total Cost of Tuition and Fees (est.) $7,153 $17,221 $14,972 $7,395 – $12,015 $95,984 – $100,604 OT MS PEL students are eligible for graduate assistantship and fellowship credit awards.
*Illustration based on a 3% increase annually, however tuition and fees are subject to change. -
Graduate Spring 2026 & Graduate Year 1
Term/CostSpring 2026 Fall 2026* Spring 2027* Summer 2027* Tuition Per Term $15,106 $18,887 $17,776 $6,864 Liability Insurance (est.) $0 $15 $0 $15 Books and Supplies (est.) $438 $451 $451 $465 Total Cost of Tuition and Fees (est.) $15,544 $19,353 $18,227 $7,344 Graduate Year 2
Term/CostFall 2027* Spring 2028* Summer 2028* Total Cost of Program* Tuition Per Term $19,448 $6,864 $7,068 $92,013 Liability Insurance (est.) $0 $0 $0 $30 Books and Supplies (est.) $465 $465 $479 $3,214 Total Cost of Tuition and Fees (est.) $19,913 $7,329 $7,547 $95,257 OT MS PEL students are eligible for graduate assistantship and fellowship credit awards.
*Illustration based on a 3% increase annually, however tuition and fees are subject to change. -
Graduate Spring 2026 & Graduate Year 1
Term/CostSpring 2026 Fall 2026* Spring 2027* Summer 2027* Tuition Per Term $15,106 $18,887 $17,776 $6,864 Liability Insurance (est.) $0 $15 $0 $0 Books and Supplies (est.) $438 $451 $451 $465 Total Cost of Tuition and Fees (est.) $15,544 $19,353 $18,227 $7,329 Graduate Year 2
Term/CostFall 2027* Spring 2028* Summer 2028* Tuition Per Term $20,592 $14,872 $7,068 Liability Insurance (est.) $15 $0 $0 Books and Supplies (est.) $465 $465 $479 Total Cost of Tuition and Fees (est.) $21,072 $15,337 $7,547 Graduate Year 3
Term/CostFall 2028* Spring 2029* Total Cost of Program* Tuition Per Term $7,068 $7,068 $115,301 Liability Insurance (est.) $15 $0 $45 Books and Supplies (est.) $479 $479 $4,172 Total Cost of Tuition and Fees (est.) $7,562 $7,547 $119,518
OTD PEL students are eligible for graduate assistantship and fellowship credit awards.
*Illustration based on a 3% increase annually, however tuition and fees are subject to change.
Graduate Physical Therapy
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Tuition and Fees 2025-2026 Summer Academic Year Total Graduate Year 1 Tuition $53,432 Student Health Insurance Plan (May be waived in accordance with college policy.) $4,113 (estimate) Malpractice Insurance $15 (estimate) TOTAL YEAR 1 $57,560 Graduate Year 2 Tuition* $5,136 $56,608 Student Health Insurance Plan (May be waived in accordance with college policy.) $4,113 (estimate) Malpractice Insurance $15 (estimate) TOTAL YEAR 2 $65,724 Summer Clinical (After Graduate Year 2) Tuition* $7,976 TOTAL SUMMER CLINICAL $7,976 *Students are required to complete coursework during two summers while in the graduate portion of the program. Enrollment will be fall, spring, summer.
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Tuition and Fees 2025-26
Summer Academic year Total Professional Entry Level Year 1 Tuition $8,740 $37,688 Student Health Insurance Plan(May be waived in accordance with college policy.) $4,113
(estimate)
Malpractice Insurance $15
(estimate)
Books/supplies per term (estimate dep. on credits) $225 - $425 $225 - $425 TOTAL YEAR 1 $49,611 Professional Entry Level Year 2 Tuition (estimate) $5,350 $39,298 Student Health Insurance Plan(May be waived in accordance with college policy.) $4,113
(estimate)
Malpractice Insurance $15
(estimate)
Books/supplies per term (estimate dep. on credits) $225 - $425 $225 - $425 Books/supplies per term (estimate dep. on credits) (Estimate) TOTAL YEAR 2 $47,926 Professional Entry Level Year 3 Tuition (estimate) $8025 $40,967 Student Health Insurance Plan(May be waived in accordance with college policy.) $4,113
(estimate)
Malpractice Insurance $15
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Books/supplies per term (estimate dep. on credits) $225 - $425 $225 - $425 Books/supplies per term (estimate dep. on credits) (Estimate)TOTAL YEAR 3 $52,369 -
Tuition and Fees Summer Academic year Total Professional Entry Level Year 1 Tuition $8,444 $36,414 Student Health Insurance Plan(May be waived in accordance with college policy.) $4,113
(estimate)
Malpractice Insurance $15
(estimate)
TOTAL YEAR 1 $48,030 Professional Entry Level Year 2 Tuition $5,169 $37,969 Student Health Insurance Plan(May be waived in accordance with college policy.) $4,113
(estimate)
Malpractice Insurance $15
(estimate)
TOTAL YEAR 2 $45,706 Professional Entry Level Year 3 Tuition $7,754 $39,582 Student Health Insurance Plan(May be waived in accordance with college policy.) $4,113
(estimate)
Malpractice Insurance $15
(estimate)
TOTAL YEAR 3 $50,701
Graduate Physician Assistant Studies
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Tuition and fees for the Ithaca College MS-PAS program is one comprehensive fee. The comprehensive fee is determined annually and may change somewhat from year to year. Therefore, the figures cited here should be used for estimation purposes only. Changes to the tuition and fees listed here will be updated on this page in a timely manner.
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Total estimated tuition for the 27-month program for Academic Years 2026-2028 (class entering in August 2026) is $124,426. A non-refundable fee of $7,500 is paid at the START of the program in the first billing cycle to cover the costs for Books, Subscriptions & Memberships (e.g. APA, NYSSPA),certifications (e.g. ACLS, BLS), Medical Equipment, White Coats, Name Tags, Patches and other items. In addition, liability insurance is a requirement for the entirety of the program and will be billed directly by Student Financial Services three times for an approximate total of $210. The chart below provides an outline for the estimated cost of attendance including books, housing, transportation etc. broken down by semester.
Cost Item Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Total Gross Tuition $60,698 $47,282 $16,176 $124,426 Non-refundable fees- Paid at the start of the program Books, Subscriptions and Memberships Certifications, Medical Equipment, White Coats $7500 $7500 Estimated Additional Costs Liability Insurance (required) $70 $70 $70 $210 Housing/Meals
(Only a 6-month lease for year 3)$24,886 $25,633 $13,201 $63,719 Transportation/Personal Expenses $9,658 $9,948 $5,123 $24,729 Learner Health Insurance Plan(May be waived in accordance with college policy.) $3,620 $3,729 $3,840 $11,189 Total $106,702 $86,661 $38,410 $231,773 -
Total estimated tuition for the 27-month program for Academic Years 2025-2027 (class entering in August 2025) is $120,800. A non-refundable fee of $7,500 is paid at the START of the program in the first billing cycle to cover the costs for Books, Subscriptions & Memberships (AAPA, NYSSPA),ACLS, BLS, Medical Equipment, White Coats, Name Tags, Patches and other items. In addition, liability insurance is a requirement for the entirety of the program and will be billed directly by Student Financial Services three times for an approximate total of $210. The chart below provides an outline for the estimated cost of attendance including books, housing, transportation etc. broken down by semester.
Cost Item Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Total Gross Tuition
$59,192
$45,904
$15,704
$120,800
Non-refundable fees- Paid at the start of the program
Books, Subscriptions and Memberships, Certifications, Medical Equipment, White Coats $7500
$7500
Estimated Additional Costs
Liability Insurance (required) $70 $70 $70 $210 Housing/Meals
(Only a 6-month lease for year 3)$25,000
$30,185
$14,245
$65,250
Learner Health Insurance Plan(May be waived in accordance with college policy.)
$3,428
$3,620
$3,820
$10,868
Total
$95,190
$75,844
$33,594
$204,628
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Total estimated tuition for the 27-month program for Academic Years 2024-2026 (class entering in August 2024) is $113,510. A non-refundable fee of $7,500 is paid at the START of the program in the first billing cycle to cover the costs for Books, Subscriptions & Memberships (AAPA, NYSSPA), ACLS, BLS, and PALS Certification, Medical Equipment, White Coats, Name Tags, Patches and other items. The chart below provides an outline for the estimated cost of attendance including books, housing, transportation etc. broken down by semester.
Cost Item Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Total Gross Tuition $55,620 $43,134 $14,756 $113,510 Non-Refundable Fees - Paid at the Start of Program Books, Subscriptions & Memberships, Certifications, Medical Equipment, White Coats $7,500 $7,500 Estimated Additional Costs Housing/Meals
(Only a 6-month lease for year 3)$23,140 $30,185 $14,245 $67,570 Learner Health Insurance Plan (May be waived in accordance with college policy.) $3,313 $3,613 $3,913 $10,839 Total $89,573 $76,932 $32,914 $199,419 -
Total estimated tuition for the 27-month program for Academic Years 2023-2025 (class entering in August 2023) is $108,465. A non-refundable fee of $7,500 is paid at the START of the program in the first billing cycle to cover the costs for Books, Subscriptions & Memberships (AAPA, NYSSPA), ACLS, BLS, and PALS Certification, Medical Equipment, White Coats, Name Tags, Patches and other items. The chart below provides an outline for the estimated cost of attendance including books, housing, transportation etc. broken down by semester.
Cost Item Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Total Gross Tuition $53,500 $41,290 $13,675 $108,465 Non-Refundable Fees - Paid at the Start of Program Books, Subscriptions & Memberships, Certifications, Medical Equipment, White Coats $7,500 $7,500 Estimated Additional Costs Housing/Meals
(Only a 6-month lease for year 3)$18,000 $30,185 $14,245 $62,430 Learner Health Insurance Plan (May be waived in accordance with college policy.) $3,013 $3,066 $3,613 $9,692 Total $82,013 $74,541 $31,533 $188,087 -
If a learner withdraws or is separated from the Ithaca College MS-PAS program for any reason once the semester has started, a credit for tuition charged is given depending on the number of weeks attended. The full tuition refund policy is available here.
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Federal regulations governing Title IV financial aid programs require that the Office of Financial Aid determine the amount of the refund that must be paid back to the financial aid programs if the learner received aid for educational expenses. Therefore, some or all of a learner’s credit may be allocated to financial aid programs and not refunded to the learner. For more information please contact the Office of Student Financial Services at sfs@ithaca.edu.