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Graduate Degree Programs
Graduate Tuition and Fees
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Tuition and Fees 2025-26 Summer Fall and Spring Per Credit Hour $1,186 $1,186 Student Health Insurance Plan (May be waived in accordance with college policy.) $3,235 est. -
Tuition and Fees 2025-26 Summer Fall and Spring Per Credit Hour $919 $919 Student Health Insurance Plan (May be waived in accordance with college policy.) $3,235 est. *Initial certification as a teacher in the state of New York requires passing scores on four certification exams. Fees for these exams total approximately $700; specific information about exam costs is available on the state's teacher certification exam site. The application for certification in New York costs $40.
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Tuition and Fees 2025-26 Summer Fall and Spring Per Credit Hour $1,704 $1,704 Student Health Insurance Plan (May be waived in accordance with college policy.) $3,235 est. -
Tuition and Fees 2025-26 Summer Fall and Spring Per Credit Hour $1.054 $1,054 Student Health Insurance Plan (May be waived in accordance with college policy.) $3,235 est. -
Tuition and Fees Summer Fall and Spring Per Credit Hour $888 N/A -
Tuition and Fees 2025-26 Summer Fall and Spring Per Credit Hour $1054 $1054 Student Health Insurance Plan (May be waived in accordance with college policy.) $3,235 est. Malpractice Insurance (for clinical placements) $15 (annual) -
Tuition and Fees 2025-26 Per Credit Hour $1054 per credit hour Malpractice Insurance (for clinical placements) $15 (annual)
Graduate Occupational Therapy
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Tuition and Fees 2025-26 Summer Academic Year Per Credit Hour $1,079 $1,079 Optional 4 credits (July-August)
per credit rate$1,079 Malpractice Insurance $15 Student Health Insurance Plan (May be waived in accordance with college policy.) $3,235 (estimate) Tuition and Fees 2024-25 Summer Academic Year Total Tuition $7,228 $51,630 Optional 4 credits (July-August) $4,072(optional) Malpractice Insurance $15 Student Health Insurance Plan (May be waived in accordance with college policy.) $3,235 TOTAL YEAR $61,939-66,011 -
Gross Cost for 2025 Entering Cohort
Tuition and Fees 2025-26 Summer Academic Year Per Credit Hour $1,079 $1,079 Optional 4 credits (July-August)
per credit rate$1,079 Malpractice Insurance $15 Student Health Insurance Plan (May be waived in accordance with college policy.) $3,235 (estimate) Gross Cost for 2024 Entering Cohort
Tuition and Fees Summer Academic Year Total Professional Entry Year 1 Tuition $7,300 $34,410 Malpractice Insurance $15 Student Health Insurance Plan (May be waived in accordance with college policy.) $3,235 TOTAL YEAR 1 $44,960 Professional Entry Year 2 Tuition $6,256 $39,624 Optional 4 credits (July-August) $4,072(optional) Student Health Insurance Plan (May be waived in accordance with college policy.) $3,235 Malpractice Insurance $15 TOTAL YEAR 2 $49,130- $53,202
Graduate Physical Therapy
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Summer Academic Year Total Graduate Year 1 Tuition $51,630 Student Health Insurance Plan (May be waived in accordance with college policy.) $3,235 Malpractice Insurance $15 TOTAL YEAR 1 $54,802 Graduate Year 2 Tuition* $4,820 $51,630 Student Health Insurance Plan (May be waived in accordance with college policy.) $3,235 Malpractice Insurance $15 (estimate) TOTAL YEAR 2 $59,622 Summer Clinical (After Graduate Year 2) Tuition* $7,228 TOTAL SUMMER CLINICAL $7,228 *Students are required to complete coursework during two summers while in the graduate portion of the program. Enrollment will be fall, spring, summer.
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Tuition and Fees
Summer Academic year Total Professional Entry Level Year 1 Tuition $8,740 $37,688 Student Health Insurance Plan(May be waived in accordance with college policy.) $3,168
(estimate)
Malpractice Insurance $15
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TOTAL YEAR 1 $49,611 Professional Entry Level Year 2 Tuition $5,350 $39,298 Student Health Insurance Plan(May be waived in accordance with college policy.) $3,263
(estimate)
Malpractice Insurance $15
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TOTAL YEAR 2 $47,926 Professional Entry Level Year 3 Tuition $8025 $40,967 Student Health Insurance Plan(May be waived in accordance with college policy.) $3,362
(estimate)
Malpractice Insurance $15
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TOTAL YEAR 3 $52,369 -
Tuition and Fees Summer Academic year Total Professional Entry Level Year 1 Tuition $8,444 $36,414 Student Health Insurance Plan(May be waived in accordance with college policy.) $3,157
(estimate)
Malpractice Insurance $15
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TOTAL YEAR 1 $48,030 Professional Entry Level Year 2 Tuition $5,169 $37,969 Student Health Insurance Plan(May be waivedin accordance with college policy.) $3,252
(estimate)
Malpractice Insurance $15
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TOTAL YEAR 2 $45,706 Professional Entry Level Year 3 Tuition $7,754 $39,582 Student Health Insurance Plan(May be waived in accordance with college policy.) $3,350
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Malpractice Insurance $15
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TOTAL YEAR 3 $50,701
Graduate Physician Assistant Studies
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Tuition and fees for the Ithaca College MS-PAS program is one comprehensive fee. The comprehensive fee is determined annually and may change somewhat from year to year. Therefore, the figures cited here should be used for estimation purposes only. Changes to the tuition and fees listed here will be updated on this page in a timely manner.
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Total estimated tuition for the 27-month program for Academic Years 2025-2027 (class entering in August 2025) is $120,800. A non-refundable fee of $7,500 is paid at the START of the program in the first billing cycle to cover the costs for Books, Subscriptions & Memberships (AAPA, NYSSPA),ACLS, BLS, Medical Equipment, White Coats, Name Tags, Patches and other items. In addition, liability insurance is a requirement for the entirety of the program and will be billed directly by Student Financial Services three times for an approximate total of $210. The chart below provides an outline for the estimated cost of attendance including books, housing, transportation etc. broken down by semester.
Cost Item Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Total Comment Gross Tuition
$59,192
$45,904
$15,704
$120,800
Non-refundable fees- Paid at the start of the program
Books, Subscriptions and Memberships, Certifications, Medical Equipment, White Coats $7500
$7500
Estimated Additional Costs
Liability Insurance (required) $70 $70 $70 $210 Housing/Meals
$25,000
$30,185
$14,245
$65,250
Only 6-month lease in year 3
Learner Health Insurance Plan(May be waived in accordance with college policy.)
$3,428
$3,620
$3,820
$10,868
Total
$95,190
$75,844
$33,594
$204,628
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Total estimated tuition for the 27-month program for Academic Years 2024-2026 (class entering in August 2024) is $113,510. A non-refundable fee of $7,500 is paid at the START of the program in the first billing cycle to cover the costs for Books, Subscriptions & Memberships (AAPA, NYSSPA), ACLS, BLS, and PALS Certification, Medical Equipment, White Coats, Name Tags, Patches and other items. The chart below provides an outline for the estimated cost of attendance including books, housing, transportation etc. broken down by semester.
Cost Item Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Total Comment Gross Tuition $55,620 $43,134 $14,756 $113,510 Non-Refundable Fees - Paid at the Start of Program Books, Subscriptions & Memberships, Certifications, Medical Equipment, White Coats $7,500 $7,500 Estimated Additional Costs Housing/Meals $23,140 $30,185 $14,245 $67,570 Only 6 month lease in year 3 Learner Health Insurance Plan (May be waived in accordance with college policy.) $3,313 $3,613 $3,913 $10,839 Total $89,573 $76,932 $32,914 $199,419 -
Total estimated tuition for the 27-month program for Academic Years 2023-2025 (class entering in August 2023) is $108,465. A non-refundable fee of $7,500 is paid at the START of the program in the first billing cycle to cover the costs for Books, Subscriptions & Memberships (AAPA, NYSSPA), ACLS, BLS, and PALS Certification, Medical Equipment, White Coats, Name Tags, Patches and other items. The chart below provides an outline for the estimated cost of attendance including books, housing, transportation etc. broken down by semester.
Cost Item Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Total Comment Gross Tuition $53,500 $41,290 $13,675 $108,465 Non-Refundable Fees - Paid at the Start of Program Books, Subscriptions & Memberships, Certifications, Medical Equipment, White Coats $7,500 $7,500 Estimated Additional Costs Housing/Meals $18,000 $30,185 $14,245 $62,430 Only 6 month lease in year 3 Learner Health Insurance Plan (May be waived in accordance with college policy.) $3,013 $3,066 $3,613 $9,692 Total $82,013 $74,541 $31,533 $188,087 -
If a learner withdraws or is separated from the Ithaca College MS-PAS program for any reason once the semester has started, a credit for tuition charged is given depending on the number of weeks attended. The full tuition refund policy is available here.
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Federal regulations governing Title IV financial aid programs require that the Office of Financial Aid determine the amount of the refund that must be paid back to the financial aid programs if the learner received aid for educational expenses. Therefore, some or all of a learner’s credit may be allocated to financial aid programs and not refunded to the learner. For more information please contact the Office of Student Financial Services at sfs@ithaca.edu.