Physician Assistant Education Program Budgets 2026-2027
On/Off-Campus Housing
| PA27 | PA28 | PA29 | |
| Tuition and fees | $81,904 | $81,904 | $20,164 |
| Room and board | $27,954 | $28,428 | $6,941 |
| Books, supplies, misc. fees | $1,870 | $1,320 | $1,830 |
| Miscellaneous/personal | $1,782 | $1,812 | $442 |
| Transportation | $6,947 | $7,048 | $1,477 |
| Total | $120,457 | $120,512 | $30,854 |
Living with Family
| PA27 | PA28 | PA29 | |
| Tuition and fees | $81,904 | $81,904 | $20,164 |
| Room and board | $12,661 | $12,876 | $3,144 |
| Books, supplies, misc. fees | $1,870 | $1,320 | $1,830 |
| Miscellaneous/personal | $1,782 | $1,812 | $442 |
| Transportation | $6,947 | $7,048 | $1,477 |
| Total | $105,164 | $104,960 | $28,091 |
Additional Information
- Add $6,660 to the cost of attendance if you plan to use the UC San Diego Student Health Insurance Plan (GSHIP).
- These figures may not be final. Tuition and fees are subject to change by the Regents of the University of California and may be affected by changes in California State budget funding levels. Final tuition/fees and other costs may differ from the amounts shown.
- Includes $1,750 for diagnostic and professional organization fees.
- Fall tuition and fees include $40 for disability insurance.
- Summer transportation costs include an additional $250 for rotation travel.
- Spring budget includes $550 for the PANCE exam.