M.S. Physician Assistant Studies
M.S. Physician Assistant Studies
M.S. Physician Assistant Studies
Tuition + Fees
Tuition + Fees
Tuition + Fees
Graduate school is an investment in your physician assistant career. Northwestern College strives to be transparent by displaying all of the estimated financial costs for your time as a student. Below you will find estimated program costs so you can plan now and feel fully prepared to begin your studies at Northwestern. For financial aid questions, contact the financial aid team.
Graduate school is an investment in your physician assistant career. Northwestern College strives to be transparent by displaying all of the estimated financial costs for your time as a student. Below you will find estimated program costs so you can plan now and feel fully prepared to begin your studies at Northwestern. For financial aid questions, contact the financial aid team.
Graduate school is an investment in your physician assistant career. Northwestern College strives to be transparent by displaying all of the estimated financial costs for your time as a student. Below you will find estimated program costs so you can plan now and feel fully prepared to begin your studies at Northwestern. For financial aid questions, contact the financial aid team.
Estimated costs for the cohort beginning summer 2026
(Graduating class of 2028)
Year 1
SU26
Year 2
FA26–SU27
Year 3
FA27–SU28
Totals
Tuition
Cost per credit
$810
17 credits
$13,770
55 credits
$44,550
44 credits
$35,640
$93,960
Program fees
$4,095
Application fee
$100
Memberships (AAPA, IPAS)
$100
Medical resources
$300
Technology fee
$160
$480
$480
Lab supplies and fees
$560
Clinical year onboarding requirements
$65
eValue subscription
$150
Site supervision
$200
Exams/certifications (PACKRAT, EOR, EOC, BLS, ACLS)
$600
PANCE preparation
$600
Health professional liability insurance
$200
Graduation fee
$100
Total tuition + fees
$98,055
Estimated costs for the cohort beginning summer 2026
(Graduating class of 2028)
Year 1
SU26
Year 2
FA26–SU27
Year 3
FA27–SU28
Totals
Tuition
Cost per credit
$810
17 credits
$13,770
55 credits
$44,550
44 credits
$35,640
$93,960
Program fees
$4,095
Application fee
$100
Memberships (AAPA, IPAS)
$100
Medical resources
$300
Technology fee
$160
$480
$480
Lab supplies and fees
$560
Clinical year onboarding requirements
$65
eValue subscription
$150
Site supervision
$200
Exams/certifications (PACKRAT, EOR, EOC, BLS, ACLS)
$600
PANCE preparation
$600
Health professional liability insurance
$200
Graduation fee
$100
Total tuition + fees
$98,055
Estimated costs for the cohort beginning summer 2026
(Graduating class of 2028)
Year 1
SU26
Year 2
FA26–SU27
Year 3
FA27–SU28
Totals
Tuition
Cost per credit
$810
17 credits
$13,770
55 credits
$44,550
44 credits
$35,640
$93,960
Program fees
$4,095
Application fee
$100
Memberships (AAPA, IPAS)
$100
Medical resources
$300
Technology fee
$160
$480
$480
Lab supplies and fees
$560
Clinical year onboarding requirements
$65
eValue subscription
$150
Site supervision
$200
Exams/certifications (PACKRAT, EOR, EOC, BLS, ACLS)
$600
PANCE preparation
$600
Health professional liability insurance
$200
Graduation fee
$100
Total tuition + fees
$98,055
Not paid to NWC:
Estimated student responsibilites + personal expenses
(allotted estimates for financial aid)
Year 1
SU26
Year 2
FA26–SU27
Year 3
FA27–SU28
Medical equipment
$1,500
Document review, background checks, onboarding
$200
Medical clearance
$300
Books and supplies (includes a computer)
$1,500
$500
Room and board
$4,163
$15,469
$15,675
Transportation
$468
$1,925
$1,925
Miscellaneous
$2,000
$8,000
$8,000
Not paid to NWC:
Estimated student responsibilites + personal expenses
(allotted estimates for financial aid)
Year 1
SU26
Year 2
FA26–SU27
Year 3
FA27–SU28
Medical equipment
$1,500
Document review, background checks, onboarding
$200
Medical clearance
$300
Books and supplies (includes a computer)
$1,500
$500
Room and board
$4,163
$15,469
$15,675
Transportation
$468
$1,925
$1,925
Miscellaneous
$2,000
$8,000
$8,000
Not paid to NWC:
Estimated student responsibilites + personal expenses
(allotted estimates for financial aid)
Year 1
SU26
Year 2
FA26–SU27
Year 3
FA27–SU28
Medical equipment
$1,500
Document review, background checks, onboarding
$200
Medical clearance
$300
Books and supplies (includes a computer)
$1,500
$500
Room and board
$4,163
$15,469
$15,675
Transportation
$468
$1,925
$1,925
Miscellaneous
$2,000
$8,000
$8,000
These estimates do not include loan fees which will vary depending on the type of loan. This page is intended to provide estimates for prospective students. Exact costs may change, and the costs of tuition and fees are subject to change. Policies and procedures for refunding tuition and fees can also be found in the Northwestern Graduate Catalog.
These estimates do not include loan fees which will vary depending on the type of loan. This page is intended to provide estimates for prospective students. Exact costs may change, and the costs of tuition and fees are subject to change. Policies and procedures for refunding tuition and fees can also be found in the Northwestern Graduate Catalog.
These estimates do not include loan fees which will vary depending on the type of loan. This page is intended to provide estimates for prospective students. Exact costs may change, and the costs of tuition and fees are subject to change. Policies and procedures for refunding tuition and fees can also be found in the Northwestern Graduate Catalog.
Financial aid + resources
Financial aid + resources
Financial aid + resources
Continuing your education is more than a time investment. Below are a few resources that may help you finance your master’s degree with Northwestern College.
Financial aid questions? Contact our financial aid experts!
Continuing your education is more than a time investment. Below are a few resources that may help you finance your master’s degree with Northwestern College.
Financial aid questions? Contact our financial aid experts!
Continuing your education is more than a time investment. Below are a few resources that may help you finance your master’s degree with Northwestern College.
Financial aid questions? Contact our financial aid experts!
Ways to pay for your education
Ways to pay for your education
Ways to pay for your education
Students may be eligible for federal and/or state financial aid. To determine your eligibility, you must:
- Complete the FAFSA using Northwestern’s institutional code: 001883.
- After acceptance into your program, Northwestern’s financial aid office will put together a financial aid package for you.
If you’re a veteran or active in the military, you’re welcome at Northwestern and we’re grateful for your service. Northwestern College participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program. The list of programs approved is viewable on the VA’s website. Contact the Registrar’s Office to learn more about your GI Bill® benefits.
Contact Austin Nyhof, Registrar, at [email protected] to learn more about your military benefits at Northwestern.
GI Bill ® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Many different lenders provide additional loan funding to help students cover college costs. Before pursuing a private loan, first consider your grants, scholarships and federal student loans. You may qualify for a private loan even if you don’t qualify for a federal loan. No FAFSA is required to apply.
Accreditation
The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA) has granted Accreditation-Continued status to the Northwestern College Physician Assistant Program sponsored by Northwestern College. Accreditation-Continued is an accreditation status granted when a currently accredited program is in compliance with the ARC-PA Standards.
Accreditation remains in effect until the program closes or withdraws from the accreditation process or until accreditation is withdrawn for failure to comply with the Standards. The approximate date for the next validation review of the program by the ARC-PA will be September 2034. The review date is contingent upon continued compliance with the Accreditation Standards and ARC-PA policy.
The program’s accreditation history can be viewed on the ARC-PA website at https://www.arc-pa.org/accreditation-history-northwestern-college/.
Accreditation
The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA) has granted Accreditation-Continued status to the Northwestern College Physician Assistant Program sponsored by Northwestern College. Accreditation-Continued is an accreditation status granted when a currently accredited program is in compliance with the ARC-PA Standards.
Accreditation remains in effect until the program closes or withdraws from the accreditation process or until accreditation is withdrawn for failure to comply with the Standards. The approximate date for the next validation review of the program by the ARC-PA will be September 2034. The review date is contingent upon continued compliance with the Accreditation Standards and ARC-PA policy.
The program’s accreditation history can be viewed on the ARC-PA website at https://www.arc-pa.org/accreditation-history-northwestern-college/.
Accreditation
The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA) has granted Accreditation-Continued status to the Northwestern College Physician Assistant Program sponsored by Northwestern College. Accreditation-Continued is an accreditation status granted when a currently accredited program is in compliance with the ARC-PA Standards.
Accreditation remains in effect until the program closes or withdraws from the accreditation process or until accreditation is withdrawn for failure to comply with the Standards. The approximate date for the next validation review of the program by the ARC-PA will be September 2034. The review date is contingent upon continued compliance with the Accreditation Standards and ARC-PA policy.
The program’s accreditation history can be viewed on the ARC-PA website at https://www.arc-pa.org/accreditation-history-northwestern-college/.