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

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Your investment in your education is important. 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, 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

Estimated first year costs for new CDU students in this program.

Example cost of attendance – 12 months***
Master of Health Science, Physician Assistant

	With Parent/Relative	Off Campus
Tuition*	$50,100	$50,100
Living Expenses	$18,604	$37,207
Transportation	$4,100	$4,100
Books and Supplies	$938	$938
Personal Expenses	$10,100	$13,400
Medical Insurance	$3,638	$3,638
Loan Fees**	$210	$210
Total Budget	$87,690	$109,593

*Flat Rate Tuition Charges
**Loans fees only included if loan is accepted
***Updated to three semesters Fall/Spring/Summer

Continuing Students

Estimated costs for students continuing in the program.

Example cost of attendance – 12 months***
Master of Health Science, Physician Assistant

	With Parent/Relative	Off Campus
Tuition*	$48,900	$48,900
Living Expenses	$18,604	$37,207
Transportation	$4,100	$4,100
Books and Supplies	$938	$938
Personal Expenses	$10,100	$13,400
Medical Insurance	$3,638	$3,638
Loan Fees**	$210	$210
Total Budget	$86,490	$108,393

*Flat Rate Tuition Charges
**Loans fees only included if loan is accepted
***Updated to three semesters Fall/Spring/Summer

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Return on Investment

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.

CDU Bachelor of Science degree holders’ earnings were reported to average $90,800 annually in the first five years after graduating.

Applying for Federal and State Financial Aid

All prospective CDU undergraduate and graduate students should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This free and quick application gives you access to financial aid resources that might assist you in paying for your degree. The FAFSA is also used to determine your eligibility for California State and CDU Institutional Aid, in the form of other grants and scholarships.

After you have applied to your program of interest, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Create a Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID. This is required to complete the FAFSA and allows you to sign it electronically. If you are a dependent student you should also have your parent request an FSA ID.
Complete any required additional documentation and receive your financial aid award letter.

Financial Aid Office

Undocumented & DACA Students

If you are an undocumented student or a student with DACA status, no FAFSA submission is required. Instead, please be sure to submit your Dream Act Application.

CA Dream Act