MS in Physician Assistant Studies - East Falls & New Jersey

For tuition and fees, please visit our Registrar’s page.

Students enrolled in the East Falls & New Jersey PA Program should expect to incur additional associated costs. These costs are estimated to be approximately $2,500 and include: purchase of short white coat, appropriate name tag, required medical equipment, required textbooks, electronics for testing purposes, and required immunizations, certifications and background checks for clinical rotations.

Jefferson Physician Assistant students complete clinical rotations at program assigned training sites, which are located throughout Pennsylvania and across the United States. Students may be required to relocate during the clinical phase. Effective for the 26-27 academic year, all students are responsible for their own housing, transportation, living expenses, and any associated costs (i.e., vehicle registration, parking fees, gas, and insurance) regardless of the location of the assigned clinical site. Reliable housing and transportation are required to meet all clinical education requirements and helps to ensure compliance with scheduling requirements.

Other costs to consider at the completion of the program include any costs related to state licensure, credentialing, and national certification, i.e. PANCE. These are not included in tuition and fees.

Medical Insurance

View Jefferson's policies for medical insurance on the Student Life website.

Please note, in addition to Jefferson's standard policies for medical insurance: Policies require that all PA students carry major medical health insurance during their education at Jefferson.  Students may indicate that they wish to maintain coverage through a parent, spouse or a private plan.  The student is required to show proof of coverage at the beginning of each school year, and if changes are made they must be reported immediately to the program.  An insurance plan is made available for purchase to all students through the University.

Malpractice Insurance

Malpractice insurance costs are covered by the institution for registered students.

Included in Tuition & Fees

• Professional membership fees for student membership in AAPA and PSPA or NJSSPA
• Access to testing software (ExamSoft), clinical year tracking software (Exxat), and Canvas
• Library access and fees
• PACKRAT - administered twice during the program
• PAEA End of Rotation examinations- administered at the end of core clinical rotations.

A student who withdraws, who is dismissed for academic reasons, or who is granted a leave of absence from the University may be eligible for a refund of tuition paid in accordance with the tuition refund policy.

For more information, please go to Tuition & University Fees Refund.