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Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Academic charges are established by the Board of Trustees each spring and published annually in June. Updated academic charges go into effect at the start of the academic year (fall semester).

Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies 2024-25 Tuition & Fees

Fee Type Fee
Application Fee (per application) $80
Matriculation Fee (applicant accepted) $500

Tuition and fees listed below are per semester unless otherwise noted.

Tuition/Fee Type Fall 2024 Spring 2025 Summer 2025
In-state Tuition $8,274 $8,274 $8,274
Out-of-state Tuition $14,787 $14,787 $14,787
Program Fee $700 $700 $700
Tuition/Fee Type Fall 2024 Spring 2025 Summer 2025
In-state Tuition (per credit hour) $942 $942 $942
Out-of-state Tuition (per credit hour) $1,954 $1,954 $1,954
Part-Time Student Fee $861 $861 $861
Program Fee $192 $192 $192

Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies 2025-26 Tuition & Fees

Fee Type Fee
Application Fee (per application) $80
Matriculation Fee (upon applicant acceptance) $500

Tuition and fees listed below are per semester unless otherwise noted.

Tuition/Fee Type Fall Spring Summer Annual
In-state Tuition $8,274 $8,274 $8,274 -
Out-of-state Tuition $15,527 $15,527 $15,527 -
Program Fee $700 $700 $700 -
Tuition/Fee Type Fall Spring Summer Annual
In-state Tuition (per credit hour) $942 $942 $942 -
Out-of-state Tuition (per credit hour) $1,954 $1,954 $1,954 -
Part-time Student Fee $861 $861 $861 -
Program Fee $192 $192 $192 -

A full list of academic charges can be found in the MUSC Bulletin.

MUSC Policy for Leaving the University, Refunds, and Return Aid.

Prospective students may also find the estimated cost of attendance for the program on the MUSC Office of Student Financial Aid website. Please note, that in addition to tuition and fees, the estimated cost of attendance includes cost of living expenses like rent, groceries, transportation, etc. These additional budget items are estimates and will vary based your personal living situation.

Financial Aid

For more information about financial aid, visit the MUSC Office of Student Financial Aid website. The College of Health Professions offers a number of scholarship opportunities for students currently enrolled at the college. Students may be eligible to apply for these scholarships after they begin the program.