Physician Assistant Cost of Attendance | Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science

Whether you’re a first-year student, a continuing student, residing at home, or opting for off-campus housing, we’ve outlined the tuition and anticipated additional expenses for the Master of Health Science, Physician Assistant program.

Please note that the information below reflects the costs for year-round attendance, encompassing the Fall, Spring, and Summer terms. These figures will help guide your budgeting and financial preparations. Your cost of attendance will depend on several factors, including the grants and loans you may be awarded.

New Students 2026-2027

Estimated first-year costs (12 months)* for new CDU students in the Master of Health Science, Physician Assistant Program.

	With Parent/Relative	Off Campus
Tuition**	$57,000	$57,000
Living Expenses	$20,100	$40,200
Transportation	$4,700	$4,700
Books and Supplies	$2,958	$2,958
Personal Expenses	$15,600	$15,600
Loan Fees***	$1,866	$1,866
Total Budget	$102,224	$122,324

*Tuition and fees are subject to change on an annual basis

**Flat rate tuition charges

***Loan fees are only applied and incurred if loan is accepted by student

Continuing Students 2026-2027

Estimated 12-month* costs for students continuing in the program.

	With Parent/Relative	Off Campus
Tuition**	$52,800	$52,800
Living Expenses	$20,100	$40,200
Transportation	$4,700	$4,700
Books and Supplies	$2,958	$2,958
Personal Expenses	$15,600	$15,600
Loan Fees***	$1,866	$1,866
Total Budget	$98,024	$118,124

*Tuition and fees are subject to change on an annual basis

**Flat rate tuition charges

***Loan fees are only applied and incurred if loan is accepted by student

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Future Earnings Potential CDU has been named one of the top colleges whose graduates go on to earn the most, according to Payscale’s updated College Salary Report.

U.S. News & World Report has ranked Physician Assistant one of the top 5 jobs for the past nine years in a row and the #2 job in health care in 2024.