Estimated Student Purchases and Additional Expenses
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Physician Assistant Studies Program
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Longview, TX 75605
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Estimated Expense List
| No. | Anticipated Expense | Estimated Amount | Timing / Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Textbooks - Atlas of Anatomy, 5th Edition - Gilroy, MacPherson, et al., & Clinical Anatomy, Histology, Embryology, and Neuroanatomy: An Integrated Textbook | $200 | One-time; current required text. |
| 2 | Cynamed 2-in-1 Multi-Function Otoscope Set | $50 | One-time; current required student-purchased equipment |
| 3 | Criminal background check | $50-$100 | At admission and again if required by a clinical site. |
| 4 | Drug Screening | $40-$75 | At admission and repeated if required by a clinical site. |
| 5 | Health screening, immunizations, TB testing, and titers | $250-$900 | Initial and ongoing; individual cost depends on prior records and insurance coverage. |
| 6 | Additional attire or equipment not provided by the program | $0-$200 | As needed. The program anticipates providing many clinical items and attire; students should wait for final instructions. |
| 7 | Laptop computer meeting program specifications | $0-$1500 | One-time. No added cost if th estudent already owns a compatible device. |
| 8 | Transportation to class, work, and clinical sites | $1,424-$2,960 per academic year | UT Tyler 2026-27 graduate COA: $1,424 for on-campus residents; $2,960 for students living at home or off campus. |
| 9 | UT Tyler student parking permit | $112.50 | Current fall/spring student permit rate; summer permits may involve separate charges. |
| 10 | Housing, food, and personal living expenses | $8,784-$16,042 per academic year | UT Tyler 2026-27 graduate COA: at home $8,784; on campus $15,384; off campus $16,042. Totals coombine Housing & Food plus Personal expenses. |
Estimated Financial Planning Summary
| Planning Category | Estimated Amount |
|---|---|
| Initial and program-related purchases | $590-$3,025 |
| Annual transportation and living costs | $10,208-$19,002 |
| Certification and Texas licensure after graduation | $970-$1,450 |
Important Notes
- All amounts are estimates and are subject to change.
- Students should not purchase texts, equipment, attire, or technology until they receive final program instructions.
- UT Tyler Cost of Attendance figures are institutional estimates.
- Clinical education may require additional travel or temporary housing depending on the assigned site.
- Personal health insurance may reduce some immunization, screening, and laboratory costs.
Estimate Basis
Estimates were developed using the program's current required-purchase list; UT Tyler's Graduate Cost of Attendance; UT Tyler's current student parking permit rate; and current certification/licensure planning estimates.