Master of Health Science in Physician Assistant Studies – Nashville Tuition and Fees
ESTIMATED PROGRAM COSTS (Effective October 2024)a: | |
Tuition ($12,250 per quarter) x 2.25 yrs (9 quarters) | $110,250i |
Technology Fee (9 quarters) | $6,255 |
PA Program Fee (9 quarters) | $4,455 |
Professional uniforms | $200 |
Textbooks (didactic and clinical years) | $2,300 |
Medical equipment | $1,500b |
Smartphone | $199c |
Laptop | $800 |
AAPA Student Membership (for 3 years) | $75 |
TAPA Student Membership (for 3 years) | $150 |
Background Checks and Drug Screening | $200d |
Housing costs for clinical year rotations | $3,000e |
Health insurance to cover immunization, coverage for needle sticks and physical examinations | $1,000f |
Clinical tracking expenses | $100g |
Transcript Fee | $15 |
Graduation Fee | $300 |
Totals for entire Master of Health Science Program: | $130,799 |
a These are estimated costs for the entire program. Tuition, fees, and costs are subject to change. Tuition for in-state and out-of- state residents is the same.
b Medical Supply costs are dependent on personal selection of equipment; students will have the opportunity to purchase equipment during the orientation at South College.
c There are additional costs which vary according to personal choice for a required service plan. Mobile broadband currently includes fourth generation (4G) and fifth generation (5G) networks.
d Approximate cost required for credentialing. Typically done one per year, however, rotation sites may require additional checks or screens.
e Housing costs are based on clinical sites that are over 50 miles from Nashville. Students are likely to travel to distant sites, including out of state, for several supervised clinical practice experiences (rotations).
f Health insurance is required throughout the entire PA program, didactic and clinical years, many plans offer this service. Costs will vary according to the plan.
i Basic Life Support Re-Certification/Acute Life Support Certification/Pediatric Acute Life Support Certification, are covered under the total tuition costs.
g The program uses the Typhon system of tracking, which offers the student a permanent record of procedures and patient encounters during the clinical year.