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Physician Assistant Studies (MS)
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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 2027-2029 (class entering in August 2027) is $128,156. 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 $62,796 $48,700 $16,660 $128,156 Non-refundable fees- Paid at the start of the program Student Support and Technology Fee (NEW IN 2026-27 FOR ALL STUDENTS) $300 $300 $300 $900 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)$25,135 $25,889 $13,333 $64,357 Transportation/Personal Expenses $9,755 $10,047 $5,174 $24,976 Learner Health Insurance Plan (May be waived in accordance with college policy.) $4,411 $4,411 $4,411 $13,233 Total $109,967 $89,417 $39,948 $239,332 *Housing and transportation expenses are estimated based upon learners completing SCPE’s within a 100-mile radius of the Ithaca College campus. Learners requesting to complete SCPEs outside of this radius can expect to pay from $300 (east coast) - $800 (west coast) for each roundtrip flight from the Ithaca airport and $125-$175 per night for temporary housing.”
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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 Student Support and Technology Fee (NEW IN 2026-27 FOR ALL STUDENTS) $300 $300 $300 $900 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 $63,720 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 $107,002 $86,962 $38,710 $232,674 *Housing and transportation expenses are estimated based upon learners completing SCPE’s within a 100-mile radius of the Ithaca College campus. Learners requesting to complete SCPEs outside of this radius can expect to pay from $300 (east coast) - $800 (west coast) for each roundtrip flight from the Ithaca airport and $125-$175 per night for temporary housing.”
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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 $69,430 Learner Health Insurance Plan(May be waived in accordance with college policy.) $3,428 $3,620 $3,820 $10,868 Total $95,190 $79,779 $33,839 $208,808 -
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 -
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.