Cost of Attending
Cost
The total estimated cost of tuition and fees for the 28-month Master of Physician Assistant Program is (based on 2022-2023 tuition found at https://www.utrgv.edu/ucentral/paying-for-college/tuition-fees/tuition-recent/index.htm):
In-state $47,925.45
Out-of-state $83,268.49
Fees included above:
- University Services Fee
- Student Services Fee
- Intercollegiate Athletics Fee
- Recreation Fee
- Medical Services Fee
- Student Union Fee
Additional fees
Approximately $4,200 over 28 months
- BLS/ACLS course fee
- Malpractice Insurance
- PACKRAT and End of Curriculum Exams
- Criminal Background Check (updated annually)
- Drug Screen (updated annually)
- Supplemental resources
- Student Health Insurance, if not granted a waiver for personal health insurance plan
- Graduation application fee
Incidental Costs
- Laptop computer
- Medical Equipment
- Lab Coats
- Reliable Transportation
- Professional membership dues
Financial Aid Resources
UTRGV Financial Aid Office https://www.utrgv.edu/ucentral/paying-for-college/financial-aid/index.htm
FAFSA (Federal School Code: 003599) https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
UTRGV Graduate Scholarships https://www.utrgv.edu/scholarships/scholarships/graduate-scholarships/index.htm
Fastweb https://www.fastweb.com
Professional Expenses Near Graduation
Texas Jurisprudence Exam ($34)
Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination ($550)
Temporary Texas PA License ($107)
Initial Texas PA License ($220)