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Physician Assistant Program Tuition and Costs – Comparison Table

February 22, 2013 By Stephen Pasquini PA-C 67 Comments

Below is a cost comparison table of most Physician Assistant programs in the United States. *This table has been updated, please visit the 2017 PA School Tuition Comparison Table.

PA School DirecotryNote:  If you are looking for the most up-to-date information on every PA school in the United States head over to my new PA School Finder website at www.paschoolfinder.com. The information has been updated for 2017, is interactive with Google Maps, and you can search by location as well as multiple categories.  

PA Program Tuition and Cost Data

Tuition and cost data of resident and nonresident tuition including length/duration of the PA program. Keep in mind that these are estimated costs and variables such as tuition and fees will vary greatly from year to year. Make sure to visit the appropriate PA program website for the most up-to-date tuition, estimated costs, and fees.

NEW: CLICK HERE to view the updated 2017 PA School Tuition Comparison Table

 Program  State Resident Tuition Non Resident Tuition Months
Adventist University of Health Sciences Florida  see site  see site  27
Albany Medical College New York  $53,144  $53,144  28
Alderson-Broaddus University West Virginia  $79,880  $79,880  27
Anne Arundel Community College Maryland  see site  see site  25
Arcadia University Pennsylvania  $72,000  $72,000  24
Arizona School of Health Sciences Arizona  $73,840  $73,840  26
Augsburg College Minnesota  $80,000  $80,000  31
Baldwin Wallace University Ohio  $72,000  $72,000  24
Barry University Florida, Virgin Islands  $76,600  $76,600  28
Bay Path College Massachusetts  $97,000  $97,000  24
Baylor College of Medicine Texas  see site  see site  30
Bethel University Tennessee  $75,600  $75,600  27
Bethel University Minnesota  $85,000  $85,000  27
Boston University Massachusetts  $85,800  $85,800  28
Bryant University Rhode Island  $85,000  $85,000  27
Butler University Indiana  $36,000  $36,000  24
Campbell University North Carolina  $70,875  $70,875  28
Carroll University Wisconsin  $61,218  $61,218  24
CCNY Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education New York  $16,530  $41,820  28
Central Michigan University Michigan  $63,050  $99,580  27
Chapman University California  $96,000  $96,000  24
Chatham University Pennsylvania  $78,870  $78,870  24
Christian Brothers University Tennessee  $79,000  $79,000  27
Clarkson University New York  see site  see site  28
Concordia University Wisconsin  $76,764  $76,764  26
Cornell University New York  $74,982  $74,982  26
CUNY York College New York  $13,041  $22,290  24
Cuyahoga Community College/Cleveland State University Ohio  $26,908  $50,900  28
D'youville College New York  $23,000  $23,000  54
Daemen College New York  $93,080  $93,080  33
Des Moines University Iowa  $30,420  $30,420  25
Desales University Pennsylvania  $63,000  $63,000  24
Drexel University Pennsylvania  $79,326  $79,326  27
Duke University Medical Center North Carolina  $76,190  $76,190  24
Duquesne University Pennsylvania  $94,000  $94,000  27
East Carolina University North Carolina  $30,581  $71,963  27
Eastern Michigan University Michigan  $61,020  $107,474  24
Eastern Virginia Medical School Virginia  $69,356  $76,573  28
Elon University North Carolina  $78,030  $78,030  27
Emory University Georgia  $94,731  $94,731  29
Franklin Pierce University New Hampshire  $86,562  $86,562  27
Gannon University Pennsylvania  see site  see site  24
Gardner Webb University North Carolina  $71,132  $71,132  28
George Washington University District of Columbia  $78,288  $78,288  24
Georgia Regents University Georgia  $46,473  $95,732  27
Grand Valley State University Michigan  $56,341  $75,190  28
Harding University Arkansas  $71,778  $71,778  28
Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine (FIU) Florida  $62,997  $62,997  27
Heritage University Washington  $71,000  $71,000  24
High Point University North Carolina  $71,000  $71,000  27
Hofstra University New York  $86,900  $86,900  28
Howard University District of Columbia  see site  see site  33
Idaho State University Idaho  $61,272  $102,708  24
Indiana State University Indiana  $39,843  $78,800  29
Indiana University School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Indiana  $56,584  $84,875  27
Interservice Texas  see site  see site  29
James Madison University Virginia  $40,016  $86,428  28
Jefferson College of Health Sciences Virginia  $72,720  $72,720  27
Johnson & Wales University Rhode Island  $79,872  $79,872  24
Keiser University Florida  $68,976  $68,976  24
Kettering College Ohio  $74,550  $74,550  27
King's College Pennsylvania  $37,500  $37,500  24
Lake Erie College Ohio  $70,000  $70,000  27
Le Moyne College New York  $77,162  $77,162  24
Lenoir-Rhyne University North Carolina  see site  see site  27
Lincoln Memorial Tennessee  $90,290  $90,290  27
Lock Haven University Pennsylvania  $26,789  $38,275  24
Loma Linda University California  $81,500  $81,500  24
Long Island University New York  $106,000  $106,000  28
Louisiana State University - New Orleans Louisiana  $43,632  $92,321  29
Louisiana State University - Shreveport Louisiana  $30,000  $44,000  27
Lynchburg College Virginia  $77,000  $77,000  27
Marietta College Ohio  $71,656  $71,656  26
Marist College New York  $85,500  $85,500  24
Marquette University Wisconsin  $102,600  $102,600  33
Marshall B. Ketchum University California  $89,775  $89,775  27
Mary Baldwin College Virginia  see site  see site  27
Marywood University Pennsylvania  $57,275  $57,275  27
MCPHS University (Boston) Massachusetts  see site  see site  30
MCPHS University (Manchester/Worcester) New Hampshire  $81,900  $81,900  24
MCPHS University (Manchester/Worcester) Massachusetts  $81,900  $81,900  24
Medical University of South Carolina South Carolina  $22,941  $32,865  27
Mercer University Georgia  $65,478  $65,478  28
Mercy College New York  $83,250  $83,250  27
Mercyhurst University Pennsylvania  $75,185  $75,185  24
Methodist University North Carolina  $73,430  $73,430  27
MGH Institute of Health Professions Massachusetts  see site  see site  25
Miami-Dade College Florida  $25,000  $45,000  27
Midwestern University (Downers Grove) Illinois  $90,254  $90,254  27
Midwestern University (Glendale) Arizona  $95,193  $95,193  27
Misericordia University Pennsylvania  $76,800  $76,800  24
Mississippi College Mississippi  $67,080  $67,080  30
Missouri State University Missouri  $35,240  $56,073  24
Monmouth University New Jersey  $102,265  $102,265  31
New York Institute of Technology New York  $102,900  $102,900  30
Northeastern University Massachusetts  $69,000  $69,000  24
Northern Arizona University Arizona  see site  see site  24
Northwestern University Illinois  $80,082  $80,082  24
Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale Florida  see site  see site  27
Nova Southeastern University, Jacksonville Florida  see site  see site  27
Nova Southeastern University, Orlando Florida   $28,960   $28,960  27
Nova Southeastern University, Southwest Florida Florida  $70,953  $70,953  27
Ohio Dominican University Ohio  $71,370  $71,370  27
Oregon Health & Science University Oregon  $78,408  $78,408  26
Our Lady of the Lake College Florida  $92,000  $92,000  28
Pace University New York  $84,588  $84,588  27
Pacific University Oregon  $73,374  $73,374  28
Penn State University Pennsylvania  $70,000  $70,000  24
Pennsylvania College of Technology Pennsylvania  $44,850  $56,982  24
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Pennsylvania  $66,000  $66,000  26
Phladelphia University Pennsylvania  $76,000  $76,000  25
Quinnipiac University Connecticut  $84,991  $84,991  27
Red Rocks Community College Colorado  see site  see site  25
Riverside Community College California  $4,623  $18,134  24
Rochester Institute of Technology New York  $76,500  $76,500  30
Rocky Mountain College Montana  $93,861  $93,846  26
Rocky Mountain University Utah  $88,500  $88,500  31
Rosalind Franklin Univ of Medicine Illinois  $63,176  $63,176  24
Rush University Illinois  $93,150  $93,150  33
Rutgers University New Jersey  see site  see site  30
Saint Catherine University Minnesota  $73,920  $73,920  28
Saint Francis University Pennsylvania  $86,900  $86,900  24
Saint Louis University Missouri  $75,550  $75,550  27
Salus University Pennsylvania  $63,175  $63,175  25
Samuel Merritt College California  $88,000  $88,000  27
San Joaquin Valley College California  see site  see site  see site
Seton Hall University New Jersey  $102,336  $102,336  33
Seton Hill University Pennsylvania  see site  see site  27
Shenandoah University Virginia  $68,714  $68,714  30
South College Tennessee  see site  see site  27
South University Georgia  $68,535  $68,535  27
South University, Tampa Florida  see site  see site  26
Southern Illinois University Illinois  $69,210  $103,815  26
Springfield College Massachusetts  see site  see site  see site
St. Ambrose University Iowa  $87,000  $87,000  29
St. John's University New York  $72,900  $72,900  24
Stanford University California  $53,042  $63,581  21
Stony Brook University New York  $22,500  $36,000  24
Sullivan University Kentucky  see site  see site  24
SUNY Downstate Medical Center New York  see site  see site  see site
SUNY Upstate Medical Center New York  see site  see site  see site
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Texas  $32,392  $78,460  27
Thomas Jefferson University Pennsylvania  see site  see site  27
Touro College (Bay Shore) New York  $73,200  $73,200  24
Touro College (Manhattan) New York  see site  see site  32
Touro University - California California  $59  $59  33
Touro University Las Vegas Nevada  $36,150  see site  28
Towson University CCBC - Essex Maryland  $24,000  $51,000  26
Trevecca Nazarene University Tennessee  $78,532  $78,532  27
Tufts University School of Medicine Massachusetts  $71,050  $71,050  25
Union College Nebraska  $108,160  $108,160  33
University of Alabama at Birmingham Alabama  $77,535  $146,959  27
University of Arkansas Arkansas  $42,000  $70,000  28
University of Bridgeport Connecticut  $75,000  $75,000  28
University of California-Davis California  see site  see site  27
University of Charleston West Virginia  $78,634  $78,634  28
University of Colorado Colorado  $53,550  $115,950  36
University of Dayton Ohio  $75,500  $75,500  27
University of Detroit/Mercy Michigan  $89,988  $89,988  24
University of Findlay Ohio  $85,057  $85,057  28
University of Florida Florida  $54,080  $120,754  24
University of Iowa Iowa  $45,290  $91,142  28
University of Kentucky Kentucky  $41,300  $84,900  29
University of Maryland Eastern Shore Maryland  $39,320  $66,109  28
University of Missouri - Kansas City Missouri  $65,075  $78,090  27
University of Mount Union Ohio  $66,325  $66,325  27
University of Nebraska Nebraska  $35,055  $104,511  28
University of New England Maine  $88,000  $88,000  24
University of New Mexico New Mexico  $28,902  $51,926  27
University of North Carolina North Carolina  see site  see site  24
University of North Dakota North Dakota  $34,287  $34,287  24
University of North Texas HS Center Ft Worth Texas  $33,260  $89,285  34
University Of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City Oklahoma  $30,000  $60,000  30
University of Oklahoma, Tulsa Oklahoma  see site  see site  30
University of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania  $72,601  see site  24
University of South Alabama Alabama  $56,335  $104,009  27
University of South Dakota South Dakota  $44,604  $86,049  24
University of South Florida - Tampa Florida  $69,267  $111,267  24
University of Southern California California  $47,562  $47,562  33
University of St. Francis New Mexico  $79,343  $79,343  27
University of St. Francis (Fort Wayne) Indiana  $60,000  $60,000  27
University of Tennessee Health Science Center Tennessee  $100,979  $130,979  24
University of Texas - HS Center at San Antonio Texas  $36,000  $76,000  24
University of Texas - Medical Branch at Galveston Texas  $36,000  $74,000  25
University of Texas - Pan American Texas  $68,000  $96,000  28
University of Texas - SW School of Health Professions Texas  $28,436  $69,503  30
University of the Cumberlands  Kentucky  $79,331  $79,331  27
University of the Sciences of Philadelphia Pennsylvania  see site  see site  34
University of Toledo Ohio  see site  see site  27
University of Utah Utah  $59,150  $87,970  27
University of Washington Washington  see site  see site  26
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse Wisconsin  $42,813  $79,671  24
University of Wisconsin - Madison Wisconsin  $35,031  $71,680  24
Wagner College New York  see site  see site  see site
Wake Forest University North Carolina  $66,662  $66,662  24
Wayne State University Michigan  $36,000  $72,000  24
West Liberty University West Virginia  $48,000  $72,000  24
Western Michigan University Michigan  see site  see site  24
Western University of Health Sciences California  $71,480  $71,480  24
Wichita State University Kansas  $24,022  $55,948  26
Wingate University North Carolina  $75,000  $75,000  27
Yale University School of Medicine Connecticut  $83,162  $83,162  27

 

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  1. Kenneth says

    March 9, 2022 at 11:50 am

    Any updates on 2021-2022 tuition and ratings?

    Reply
    • Stephen Pasquini PA-C says

      March 10, 2022 at 10:48 pm

      Hi Kenneth, though we are in the process of updating our PA school finder website you can find a more up to date tuition model here: https://www.paschoolfinder.com/

      I do hope to update these tables soon as well. Thanks for the reminder! 🙂

      Stephen Pasquini PA-C

      Reply
  2. CAROLINA LEE says

    August 23, 2018 at 7:41 am

    Hi. I am a doctor graduated in Venezuela in 2005 and internal medicine in 2009. I am 35 years old currently living in Boston Massachusetts with 2 small children and little budget but with legal immigration status. I wanted to ask if it could be accepted in a PA program directly in postgraduate or please explain how many years would be undergraduate and how many graduate and what does it mean resident and non-resident? living in Boston which program is the most economical and I can live in my house to reduce costs or is it mandatory to live on campus? With so many years of doctor graduation is it better to mention it or not? I have read in the other comments of skepticism when the applicant is a doctor. Sorry for so many questions but I still do not understand the study structure of the United States. Thank you.

    Reply
  3. Ginger L Earnest Gillespie says

    January 30, 2018 at 2:35 pm

    Hi, I am a 47 yr old female been a RN in the state of Alabama Worked mostly in corporate positions in which lead me into working with Bevill State Community College on weekends for the students that going to school and family demanded work as I did. I appreciated and was thankful being give the opportunity to teach hands on clinicals, for Registered Nursing students. Now I am looking for a opportunity to finish a career as a Physicians Assistant, although I am a single parent with a beginning college child I need a reasonable tuition in payments I might could work out could you help me with this task. Thank You, Ginger Lee Earnest Gillespie, RN. (212 fennel street Sumiton,Alabama 35148)

    Reply
    • Stephen Pasquini PA-C says

      February 1, 2018 at 9:36 am

      Hi Ginger, you may want to take a look at the new 2018 tuition table: https://www.thepalife.com/2018-pa-school-tuition/

      There are two affordable options in the state of Alabama:

      1. The University of Alabama at Birmingham http://www.uab.edu/shp/cds/physician-assistant: $63,275
      2. The University of South Alabama http://www.southalabama.edu/colleges/alliedhealth/pa/ $62,832

      Reply
  4. Rosy says

    November 6, 2016 at 1:00 am

    Hi ; Stephen
    I am a Medical Technologist with 25 years of experience and I would like to take the PA Program, can you help me to do the right think. My bachelor is 5 years degree. I am from Sudamerica but I am already live in the USA for 15 years. I am really appreciated your help. I am live in the State of Nevada Las Vegas
    Rosy

    Reply
    • Stephen Pasquini PA-C says

      February 1, 2018 at 9:41 am

      Hi Rosy, it sounds like you have a wonderful background with a lot of experience which is a great start. You want to make sure you have the required prerequisite coursework, along with appropriate shadowing hours. I doubt after 25 years working as a medical technologist you will have any problems with obtaining excellent letters of recommendation. It is also essential that you have strong English reading and composition skills. This will be a requirement of all PA schools. Please feel free to contact me if you have any more questions.

      Stephen

      Reply
  5. Syed Rizvi says

    October 27, 2016 at 7:20 pm

    Do the tuition costs shown is for the whole program or for one year?

    Reply
    • Stephen Pasquini PA-C says

      October 27, 2016 at 10:44 pm

      These are costs for the entirety of the program.

      Stephen

      Reply
  6. Fatius Maximus says

    October 5, 2016 at 10:09 am

    Do you have a list where you can compare cost and rating together? I am looking for a school of good value. Obviously, I would like to find the best school that I can but I don’t want to pay 70k a year. Does where you get the PA degree from really matter?

    Reply
    • Stephen Pasquini PA-C says

      October 5, 2016 at 8:37 pm

      Great idea Fatius, I will get to work on this…

      Stephen

      Reply
  7. courtney clark says

    May 2, 2016 at 1:45 pm

    Nova Orlando has their tuition listed at $31,025 per year billed in 3 installments

    Reply
  8. DR NARENDRA PADMANABHA NAYAK says

    March 29, 2016 at 9:27 am

    I AM 49 YEAR OLD A MBBS DOCTOR FORM INDIA. IF I DO PA PROGRAMME NOW CAN I GET JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN USA?
    THANK YOU STEPHEN.

    Reply
    • Stephen Pasquini PA-C says

      March 30, 2016 at 8:02 am

      Hi Dr. Narendra,

      Jobs within the PA profession are plentiful, the hard part is getting accepted into a US PA program. The key is proving to the admissions committee that you indeed want to be a PA vs. a doctor. This can be a difficult task but is doable, we have helped several foreign trained medical doctors as part of our personal statement collaborative. I would suggest doing some research, pick up the phone or attend one of the PA program open houses. Speak with some of the admissions personal and get a feel for what the process would be and go from there.

      – Stephen

      Reply
      • DR NARENDRA PADMANABHA NAYAK says

        March 30, 2016 at 8:25 am

        Thank you so much Stephen for your highly encouraging words. I am being 49 year old, I cannot think of USLME, track at this age. I have been practicing Diabetology since last 15 years. The reason I would like move to USA is to help my daughter to educate in US. I will be happy to work as PA rest of my life, if I get an opportunity in US. Please let me know any accredited PA programme with lowest tuition fees, scholarship availability, reasonable or free accommodation and in campus job opportunities to minimise my expenses in us while doing this PA programme.
        Thank you so much for being kind to people like us.
        Good wishes to you.
        DR NARENDRA PANAMANIAN NAYAK

        Reply
  9. DR NARENDRA PADMANABHA NAYAK says

    March 29, 2016 at 9:24 am

    I AM 49 YEAR OLD MBBS DOCTOR FROM INDIA. IF I DO PA PROGRAMME AT THIS AGE CAN I GET JOBS AS PA IN USA ?.
    THANK YOU.
    DR NARENDRA NAYAK

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    • Stephen Pasquini PA-C says

      February 1, 2018 at 9:42 am

      Hi Doctor Narendra, you may want to check out this article: https://www.thepalife.com/midlevel-midlife/

      There is a place in this profession for everyone!

      Stephen

      Reply
  10. Stefano says

    March 14, 2016 at 8:24 pm

    Hello,
    I am an Italian student close to complete the degree in medicine and surgery here in Europe (6 years). After the graduation I would be interested to apply for the Physician assistant degree course and i would Like to know if my degree has value for the validation of part of the programme to become a PA since many exams and subjects are very similar.
    I hope in your answer and
    Thank you in advance

    S. Sironi

    Reply
    • Stephen Pasquini PA-C says

      February 1, 2018 at 9:55 am

      Hi S. Sironi, the answer is yes, but you will have to make sure all your credits transfer appropriately. To do this I would make sure you work with an academic advisor (specifically in the graduate department) of PA schools you may be interested in. Apart from the academic prerequisites, the key for International students is to demonstrate a strong understanding of the PA profession and demonstrate an unwavering interest in being a PA specifically.

      Stephen

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  11. NASr says

    December 29, 2015 at 4:14 am

    Hi
    I am currently in the UK and doing a masters in Pharmacy. We didn’t have the PA program in the UK until very recently I am really interested in doing this course in the US particularly in mn state because the course is really established here. I want to know that because I will become a healthcare professional very soon which means I will have direct patient contact, does this count? Furthermore, I would like to know if the PA program accepts international student. Also after the program would I be able to get a work permit in the US to work. In addition, I am going to get a degree from the UK and I also have A levels in 2 sciences and math, is that enough GPA points for entry?

    I hope that you can help me with this

    Reply
    • Stephen Pasquini PA-C says

      December 30, 2015 at 4:33 pm

      Hi NASr,

      You have lots of excellent questions, I have a good friend who is working in London as a PA through a pilot program. It is wonderful to see our profession gaining an international presence. Who knows, maybe soon Doctors Without Boarders will finally recognize PAs as potential volunteers.

      Your best bet is to browse through potential programs and see which ones do in fact take international applicants. You can use my database at http://www.paschoolfinder.com or the PAEA program directory. Once you have identified which programs accept international students you will want to check out the various other requirements such as types of accepted health care experience (HCE) and prerequisite coursework. Find a few programs that fit your needs then contact them directly by telephone. You are going to want to set up a time to speak to an admissions directory one-on-one or consider attending a virtual session if the school offers one. Maybe there are schools in the UK offering study abroad options which connect directly and have transferable credits with US schools?

      Every program has different requirements (although there is a lot of overlap) so you are going to have to do some research.

      Again, don’t be afraid to pick up the phone, the front desk staff are always nice, super helpful and you will have definitive answers you can work with.

      I wish you the best of luck, drop me a line anytime you have questions.

      – Stephen

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  12. JJ says

    September 30, 2015 at 9:47 am

    Hey,

    Is that possible for PA programs to take US medical graduates with MD degree who failed to match for residency?

    Thanks,

    JJ

    Reply
    • Stephen Pasquini PA-C says

      September 30, 2015 at 12:07 pm

      Yes, but you are going to have to convince the PA program that you are indeed seeking the profession of a PA not as a consolation prize but as something you really want to do for a living… This can be difficult, as you are likely to be met with some skepticism. That being said, if your heart is in the right place you should have a good chance of grabbing a seat. You will not receive any credit though for your medical training and will have to complete the full didactic and clinical portion of the PA program – usually 2 full years. The good news is that after that you can start work right away and will not have to match for a residency program as well.

      – Stephen

      Reply
  13. Danielle Labrie says

    September 5, 2015 at 6:35 am

    Hello,
    I am in my senior year working towards a Health Science degree. I am looking into PA school as a graduate option. Do you know why there can be drastic differences in tuition costs from school to school? For example, University of Colorado non-resident tuition costs are $115,950, and Nova Southeastern University costs are only $28,960?
    Thank you

    Reply
    • Stephen Pasquini PA-C says

      September 5, 2015 at 8:41 am

      Hi Danielle,

      This is a great question, you will have to call the schools and ask them because you are absolutely right, why (or how) there can be such a discrepancy between programs is beyond me. One thing is for sure, the price of the school has nothing to do with either the quality of the program or the PANCE/PANRE pass rates. There is usually a big difference between public and private university tuition but often there is a large difference between universities within theh same category as in this case. I will look into this more and see if I can find a better answer. For now, the best thing you can do is a careful search and cost comparison analysis to avoid a lot of post-graduation debt. As you have pointed out, it can make a HUGE difference.

      – Stephen

      Reply
      • Razi says

        August 5, 2016 at 4:29 pm

        Hi steve…

        Did you find any reason on the discrepancy of costs.. this is alarming..

        Reply
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I was accepted into PA last cycle and am currently in my second semester! I am a part of the inaugural class at Keck Graduate Institute. Your services really helped me during the application process. I enjoyed working with Sarah on my personal statement. She helped me view my experiences from a different perspective, making my personal statement more unique and stand out amongst other applicants. The mock interview was also very helpful and prepared me for my one and only interview. I was given great pointers and feedback on how to refine my answers. Thank you again for your services!

Michelle Chen, PA-S

Deanna was an absolute joy to work with. Not only was she a wonderful writer and editor, but she helped me develop my thoughts and produce a personal statement I was proud to submit. She helped me refine my ideas, and concise my writing to illustrate my reasons for wanting this career. She was also very prompt in responding to my emails and questions. I am very happy with my personal statement and would recommend this service to anyone who is considering this service or feels stuck in their writing process.

Maddie, Pre-PA

Deanna’s edits and feedback were stunningly thorough and exact, and her revision was more than I could have hoped for! I am very grateful for her patience and encouragement. I cannot recommend her service highly enough in return for her help and support.

Angela, Pre-PA

I can’t begin to explain how thrilled I am to have stumbled on this service. Like many other PA applicants, I was unsure of whether I was on the right track with my personal narrative. Reading Stephen’s two different PA school application essays showed me how to come up with something unique and creative, but the private personal statement review really made my essay shine.

Duke was so kind and helpful in helping me understand what admissions committees look for in a strong essay. Our phone conversations were so thorough, as we read through and discussed every word in my essay. Sue’s guidance helped me cut out the fluff to reach the character limit.

Melissa T. Pre-PA

Sue Edmondson was VERY thorough in her editing of my essay, as well as the promptness of her responses to me. She not only took the time to edit the grammar of my essay but helped me remove a large portion of it to focus on the important aspects of it and draw in more details. Overall, a fantastic service!

Megan Hunstad, Pre-PA

SUPER friendly and so helpful! I would recommend this service to everyone if I could 🙂

Gabby, Pre-PA

Susan did a fantastic job of editing my essay! She guided me and gave me suggestions for strengthening certain sections and equally took out weak parts. After I followed her recommendations, I really felt like I had an essay where every sentence mattered and reflected who I was. Thank you so much Susan for your help. I feel that I have a stronger essay because of your honest feedback and your help!

Amanda, Pre-PA

Deanna was amazing! She really went above and beyond the single-edit that I could afford. I consider myself a pretty good writer, but she helped me focus and ground my story without sacrificing the overall creativity of the original piece. All I can say is wow! If there ever was something worth the money, this service is it!

John S. Pre-PA

I was very pleased with this service. Writing has never been my strongest area. While I had the ideas that I wanted to convey I wasn’t able to articulate them as well as I’d hoped. Carly provided comments and suggestions without altering my central thesis. Any questions that I had were answered quickly and thoroughly. Any grammatical mistakes were also addressed which put my mind at ease. I would recommend The PA Life personal statement essay revision service to anyone applying.

Keith G, Pre-PA

I am amazed by what Deanna was able to do in helping me get my supplemental essays in shape. I had hit a serious roadblock and she was able, and in an incredibly quick manner, help me remove those blocks. I am very grateful!

Lily, Pre-PA

Very helpful. I needed help figuring out what to cut and Sue was great at showing me what could go without sacrificing what I was trying to convey.

Dave, Pre-PA

Carly was excellent! She was very quick to provide edits and did a thorough job. She really helped me with the flow of my essay. I will be sure to let you know if I receive any interview invitations. Well worth the money! I feel confident in my essay.

Casey, Pre-PA

I’m not sure if you remember me but you helped me a couple of months ago on my PA personal statement. Just wanted to let you know — I got accepted into University of Pacific’s PA program! I’m overjoyed!

Thank you so much for all your help and encouragement! I really appreciate it.

Jennifer MurphyPRE-PA

This is just a great service overall, because not only is it an editing service, it is specific to the PA personal statement. Sue did a wonderful job editing my essay, and pointed out important flaws in it that I otherwise might not have noticed. Her edits highlighted the main points that I was trying to get across in a much better way than I had originally written. Overall, very satisfied with the results, and will have to keep you updated about the interviews. Thanks so much!

Sabrina L. Pre-PA

I thought that the service was very helpful in helping me with my personal statement. Duke was always prompt with responding to emails and made himself very available throughout the process. He was also good and helping, but also making sure that I was the one doing the writing. I think that the structure of the service helped me put in enough time to come out with a very good finished product.

David H. Pre-PA

This was my third time applying to PA school and I wanted it to be my last so I figured getting help with the essay would make a difference in my application. Paying for the one on one service was the best idea I’ve had to date. Sarah was great in that she literally combined three different essays I had written into one phenomenal essay! I literally have no idea how she did it. Sarah helped me focus all of my thoughts and experience down into one concise, yet personal essay. I truly think this will help me get into PA school!

Anna M. PRE-PA

I am so happy to have gone through this editing process! I did not think you would take so much time to not only give me great feedback but also to edit and revise my paper like you did. I am so happy with my new revised paper and will definitely tell my friends!

Eric, Pre-PA

Thank you once again for your help in reviewing and editing my personal statement for PA school. Yesterday morning, I had the pleasure of accepting a position in the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Physician Assistant Program. The class begins in July 2022, and I am excited to begin this next chapter of entering the PA profession. I have no doubt that your invaluable assistance helped me produce a personal statement that promoted my application and paved the way for my successful interview, and I am sincerely grateful.

Angela, PA-S

Sarah was fantastic to work with. She is excellent at her crafted skill and can help any thought or sentence come to life, fast!

Jessica D. PRE-PA

Carly took the time to listen to my concerns about my personal statement and apply them to what I had already written. I was so appreciative as I wasn’t sure where my personal statement stood before submitting it. I now feel more confident in my statement!

Chelsea, Pre-PA

I want to let you know that I got accepted into Misericordia University PA program starting the Summer of 2021. So far, I have had two interviews, one rejection and one acceptance. I have two more interviews coming up, and other schools are still reviewing applications. You have been a huge part of my application process, and I just want to appreciate your time and efforts you put in during my application. Thank you, and God bless

Jani, PA-S

My experience with the PA Life personal statement collaborative was simply remarkable. My editor did an outstanding job making sure that my personal statement reflected my BEST work and addressed all of my concerns regarding the essay and other questions I had about my application. I can’t thank you enough for all the help I received during this process. Thank you!

Erika, Pre-PA

The service provided was excellent. I really appreciate Duke taking the time and reviewing my essay multiple times and at that same time, making sure I am comfortable with the wording. Thank you for all your help!

Foram Patel, Pre-PA

I just want to follow up and let you know that I have been so fortunate enough to have conducted 3 interviews and received 3 acceptances, and I have decided to continue my educational journey at the OHSU PA program. I can’t thank you enough for all the help you’ve provided me, from helping me with my personal statement to mock interviews. I couldn’t have done this without your help, thank you.

Yomiyu Gafesu, PA-S

Sue did a wonderful job. I know this is an extremely busy time of year as CASPA is accepting applications and Sue was great about responding to my initial submission and getting back to me. She provided thoughtful feedback and quality editing. Fingers crossed for an acceptance to PA school!

Jo Lynn, Pre-PA

I just wanted to email you and let you know that 3 weeks post-interview with Gannon, I was accepted into the class of 2023! I am so excited and thrilled and I know that your help, helped me. So, thank you!

Cailin, PA-S

I am so glad I chose The PA Life to edit my personal essay. They polished my personal statement that was lacking in some areas into an essay I am confident with now. Everything was straightforward and prompt. Thank you, The PA Life! 🙂

Winnie, Pre-PA

Your services have eased the stress and anxiety that results from guessing whether or not your essay contains the content that many PA programs are looking for. Your services were prompt and genuine. It is clear that you have the applicant’s success at heart. Thank you!

Madison Pre-PA

Thank you so much for making the personal statement process less stressful! Although I had been planning and brainstorming for months, the process of writing my journey in 5,000 characters was just daunting and overwhelming. Thank you so much for your kindness, flexibility, and your patience that helped me through this process. I appreciate how you listened and incorporated my feedback to make my personal statement a work of art that is truly representative of ME! I would highly recommend your services to any aspiring PA students who feel lost or overwhelmed by the process. Thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart!

Cintia, Pre-PA

Sarah was a pleasure to work with the entire time. I felt very overwhelmed when I was working on my personal statement on my own, but once I started working with Sarah, she made me feel at ease while getting my personal statement to look its best. Sarah is very knowledgeable, understanding, and professional. One of the things I loved the most about working with her is that no matter the time of the day she was always available and got back to you in a timely manner. The whole time we worked on my personal statement she made sure I felt comfortable with changes that had to be made and I appreciated this as well. Sarah is excellent at what she does and I would recommend her and this one on one service to anyone that needs it.

Odilia, Pre-PA

Thank you so much for helping me with my physician assistant program application essays and interview! I am so excited to let you know that I received multiple PA school acceptances and have decided that I will be attending Cornell University’s PA Program in New York City. The program begins in February 2019 and I cannot wait to begin!  I truly appreciate all your help and encouragement throughout my PA application process.

Christine Chen, PA-S

I wanted to let you know that after 4 interviews and 4 waitlists, I was informed a seat opened up at my number one school Drexel in Philadelphia!! So I have officially enrolled in a PA program. This feeling is the lightest I have ever felt and it is incredible. Aside from myself and my mom who has emotionally supported me through this all, you were a huge part of making this happen. I cannot thank you enough for helping tell my story. If you ever want a review to be written somewhere, I would be glad to write one. I have nothing but respect for your talent in listening and translating someone’s intention and experiences into a rounded and full story. Thank you again.

Sarah, R PA-S

Your service was able to help me figure out exactly what I needed to include, what did not belong and helped me display my experiences the best way possible to form a great essay. Carly was able to help me create my best essay by just editing the order and grammar without changing much of any of my written work. I am very happy with how my essay turned out. Definitely worth the money, thank you for all your help!

Nicolas, Pre-PA

I just want to let you know I got into the pa program! I want to give you a huge thank you for helping me nail the interview and make a great essay. Thank you, x 100,000!

Rachel J, Pre-PA

I was extremely stressed out about writing my personal statement, and finally decided to search the internet for advice and assistance. I came across the personal statement editing service on the PA Life, and decided to give it a try. I received a response within a day, and my stress was instantly relieved. I worked personally with Duke to edit my statement, and he is a phenomenal writer. He didn’t change the content of my statement, but rather helped me tell my story in a way that is much more desirable! I cannot recommend this service enough to others seeking help on their personal statement. Duke was friendly, sincere, and definitely experienced! I felt 100% confident in his editing abilities, and we worked together the entire time so that we were both pleased with the results! Thanks again, Duke, for all of your help!

Chelsie W. Pre-PA

I wanted to take a moment to thank you for helping me with my personal statement. I have been accepted at Cornell, and will most likely be entering their program in March 2017. I have also received interview offers from Wake Forest, Duke, Pitt, Quinnipiac, Oregon Health Sciences, and Chatham so far. I am happy to share my success up to this point, because I would not be in this position without your guidance, wisdom, and talent.

I thoroughly enjoyed working with you, and I am profoundly grateful for your help. I wish you all the best in the future.

Stephanie Dwyer, PA-S

I just wanted to update you that I got waitlisted for Drexel but accept to Dominican University of California. I still have other interviews coming up. Thank you for your help!

Karmen Wu, Pre-PA

I just wanted to share some amazing news with you! I have been accepted into the MEDEX PA program in Seattle!!! I can’t thank you enough for all your help!! I am beyond excited and still can’t believe it is actually happening! Thank you again from the bottom of my heart!!!!! 😀

Pavitra, PA-S

I enjoy working with Beth she literally turned my “hot mess” of an essay into something amazing and readable. She made my story flow, helped me get to my main points and interesting to read. I am very confident with sending off my personal statement to PA schools this upcoming spring. No invite just yet but I know I will get some invites this same cycle.

Maggie Kabongo, Pre-PA

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