General
Overall cost of the UTHSCSA PA program varies by individual.
While tuition, fees and texts are required of all students,
students have some selection in the cost of insurance.
UTHSCSA does not provide on-campus housing, though there
is affordable housing within a short distance of the
campus. Students are also required to have a reliable
means of transportation. All costs are estimates and
subject to change.
Educational Costs
Educational costs vary greatly by year. Curriculum
varies by semester and thus tuition varies. Year one
costs include the purchase of a laptop computer (estimated
$2500), the cost of high-speed internet access (estimated
$600/year) and equipment leasing fees for financial
aid purposes. Year two includes the cost of a PDA
(estimated $500) and equipment leasing fees. Year
three costs include the rental of a pager (estimated
at $300) and additional practicum fees.
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MPAS1
Fall, Spring, Summer |
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MPAS3
Summer, Fall, Spring |
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$5425
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$5580
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$7750
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$1916
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$1642
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$2346
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$4603
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$2340
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$1125
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$11,944
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$9562
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$11,221
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Tuition
MPAS1 is 35 hours of curriculum credit spread
over three semesters; Fall, Spring and Summer. Coursework
is largely basic sciences with an introduction to
the profession and clinical practice on the Health
Science Center Campus.
MPAS2 is 36 hours of curriculum credit spread
over two semesters; Fall and Spring. Coursework is
largely pre-clinical on the Health Science Center
Campus and at local medical facilities.
MPAS3 is 48 hours of practicum spread over
three semesters; Summer, Fall and Spring. Students
travel to practicum sites throughout South Texas.
Students may incur additional travel and lodging expenses
when on a remote site. All students are required to
do two rural or remote rotations. Students also attend
a 2-credit-hour Senior Seminar in the Fall semester.
Fees
MPAS fees include those for: Educational Technology,
Clinical Practicum, Equipment Leasing. Student Services
and Student Assistance, Student Health Services, Library,
ID, Graduation Fees and Parking. Parking minimum is
$48 per year and may increase based on the selected
or available parking lot.
Insurance
All MPAS students are assessed fees for malpractice liability insurance.
All UTHSCSA students are required to carry personal health insurance
for the duration of their studies. Students who do not have health
insurance are assessed an annual fee for a University-approved health
insurance program.
Texts and Equipment
Texts and equipment leasing fees are included, as
well as the estimated cost of a computer in the MPAS1
year and a PDA in the MPAS2 year. An additional amount
is budgeted for high-speed internet access. Texts
and course manuals vary by semester and coursework.
Additional equipment includes the cost of laboratory
coats and professional laboratory jackets. Rental
of a pager is included in the MPAS3 costs.
Living Expenses
Students can expect additional living expenses to
include the costs of housing, transportation, and
food. There is ample affordable housing in the Medical
Center area. To cut costs, some students choose to
have roommates or live with family while attending
PA School. Transportation expenses increase during
the MPAS3 year as students must travel daily to off-campus
facilities. Personal insurance (vehicle, domicile,
life insurance) will add additional expenses. The
average total student loan/expenses at UTHSCSA
is estimated at $35,000-$40,000.
