Cost of Attendance for Programs in the School of Health Professions
The Cost of Attendance is the combination of the direct expenses billed to students by Baylor College of Medicine and the estimated costs of living students will incur. That cost of attendance is the maximum amount students will be able to receive in financial aid while studying at Baylor College of Medicine in a given academic year. The Cost of Attendance for each of the four programs of the School of Health Professions at Baylor College of Medicine can be found below.
Direct Expenses
Direct expenses billed to students include tuition, fees, and insurance. All charges are divided between Fall and Spring semester billing unless otherwise indicated. Tuition and fees are subject to change.
Students are required to participate in the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) offered by the school unless they are covered by a comparable plan and have received approval for a waiver by the Student Benefits Office.
Cost of Living Estimates
Costs of living are estimated expenses that you will incur to go to school that you will not pay directly to Baylor College of Medicine. These costs you may have already budgeted, such as housing expenses, food, and transportation. The Office of Student Financial Aid will provide you with an estimate of these costs based on sample data derived from the Houston area, using both the Cost of Living index and the number of months you will be enrolled at Baylor.
| First Year (PA1) | Second Year (PA2)* | Third Year (PA3 - Fall term only) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Total for 2026-2027: Amount Billed in Fall 2026: | $55,992.52 $29,012.52 | $53,715.00 $26,893.00 | $27,593.00 $27,593.00 |
| Tuition | $38,825.00 | $38,825.00 | $19,410.00 |
| Health Insurance ($592.00/month) | $7,412.52** | $7,104.00 | $3,552.00 |
| Matriculation Fee (Fall Only) | $350 | ||
| BLS/ACLS Fee | $250 | ||
| Lab Materials Fee | $56 | ||
| Curriculum Materials Fee | $2,100 | $1,930 | $580 |
| Educational IT Fee | $240 | $240 | $120 |
| Academic Success Center Fee | $180 | $180 | $90 |
| Facility Fee | $4,800 | $4,800 | $2,400 |
| Malpractice Insurance | $12 | $12 | $6 |
| Yearbook Fee (Fall Only) | $71 | $71 | $71 |
| Documentation Fee | $100 | $100 | $50 |
| Student Activity Fee | $240 | $240 | $120 |
| Research Fee | $0 | $175 | $150 |
| Student Services Fee | $53 | $38 | $19 |
| Exam Fees | $250 | $550 | |
| Graduation Fee | $475 | ||
| International students are assessed an annual Visa Fee each fall. F-1 Visa: $75. J-1 Visa: $100. *New students are billed health insurance for the first 16 days of coverage at a daily rate of $19.47 for a total of $311.52. Monthly billing begins in July. | |||
| First Year (PA1) | Second Year (PA2)* | Third Year (PA3 - Fall term only) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Indirect Costs | $44,142 | $45,251 | $20,809 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment | $6,769 | $5,269 | $1,000 |
| Transportation | $4,440 | $4,440 | $2,220 |
| Living Expenses, Housing and Food | $30,660 | $30,660 | $15330 |
| Miscellaneous | $2,040 | $2,040 | $1,020 |
| Loan Fees | $216 | $216 | $216 |
| Estimated Rotation Expenses | $2,626 | $2,626 |
| Physician Assistant Program 2026-2027 Total Cost of Attendance (Direct + Indirect Expenses) | First Year (PA1): $100,047.52 | Second Year (PA2)*: $98,966 | Third Year (PA3 - Fall Semester Only): $48,402 |
| First Year (OP1) | Second Year (OP2) | Third Year (OP3 - Fall term only) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Total for 2026-2027: Amount Billed in Fall 2026: | $34,250.52 $17,416.52 | $33,285.00 $16,678.00 | $17,178.00 $17,178.00 |
| Tuition | $21,050.00 | $21,050.00 | $10,525.00 |
| Health Insurance ($592.00/month) | $7,415.52** | $7,104.00 | $3,552.00 |
| Matriculation Fee (Fall Only) | $200 | ||
| Lab Materials Fee | $56 | ||
| Curriculum Materials Fee | $4,798 | $4,350 | $2,100 |
| Malpractice Insurance | $12 | $12 | $6 |
| Yearbook Fee (Fall Only) | $71 | $71 | $71 |
| Educational IT Fee | $240 | $240 | $120 |
| Academic Success Center Fee | $180 | $180 | $90 |
| Documentation Fee | $100 | $100 | $50 |
| Student Activity Fee | $40 | $40 | $20 |
| Research Fee | $50 | $100 | $150 |
| Student Services Fee | $38 | $38 | $19 |
| Graduation Fee | $475 | ||
| International students are assessed an annual Visa Fee each fall. F-1 Visa: $75. J-1 Visa: $100. *New students are billed health insurance for the first 16 days of coverage at a daily rate of $19.47 for a total of $311.52. Monthly billing begins in July. | |||
| First Year (OP1) | Second Year (OP2) | Third Year (OP3 - Fall term only) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Indirect Costs | $39,856 | $37,856 | $19,286 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment | $2,500 | $500 | $500 |
| Transportation | $2,040 | $2,040 | $1,020 |
| Living Expenses, Housing and Food | $30,660 | $30,660 | $15,330 |
| Miscellaneous | $3,425 | $3,425 | $1,713 |
| Loan Fees | $216 | $216 | $216 |
| Orthotics and Prosthetics Program 2026-2027 Total Cost of Attendance (Direct + Indirect Expenses) | First Year (OP1): $74,106.52 | Second Year (OP2): $71,141 | Third Year (OP3 - Fall Semester Only): $36,464 |
| First Year (GC1) | Second Year (GC2) | |
|---|---|---|
Total for 2026-2027: Billed in Fall 2026: | $37,135.00 $18,438.35 | $37,378.00 $18,783.00 |
| Tuition | $27,850.00 | $27,850.00 |
| Health Insurance ($592.00/month) | $6,609.35* | $6,512.00** |
| Matriculation Fee (Fall Only) | $200 | |
| Curriculum Materials Fee | $675 | $675 |
| Educational IT Fee | $240 | $240 |
| Academic Success Center Fee | $180 | $180 |
| Malpractice Insurance | $12 | $12 |
| Yearbook Fee (Fall Only) | $71 | $71 |
| Documentation Fee | $100 | $100 |
| Student Activity Fee | $865 | $865 |
| Research Fee | $160 | $260 |
| Student Services Fee | $38 | $38 |
| Graduation Fee (Spring Only) | $475 | |
| Facility Fee | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| International students are assessed an annual Visa Fee each fall. F-1 Visa: $75. J-1 Visa: $100. *New students are billed health insurance for the first 5 days of coverage at a daily rate of $19.47 for a total of $97.35. Monthly billing begins in August. | ||
| First Year (GC1) | Second Year (GC2) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Indirect Costs | $33,966 | $32,166 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment | $2,800 | $1,000 |
| Transportation | $3,700 | $3,700 |
| Living Expenses, Housing and Food | $25,550 | $25,550 |
| Miscellaneous | $1,700 | $1,700 |
| Loan Fees | $216 | $216 |
| Genetic Counseling Program 2026-2027 Total Cost of Attendance (Direct + Indirect Expenses) | First Year (GC1): $71,101.60 | Second Year (GC2): $69,544 |
| First Year (BSN-DNP1 - Spring term only) | Second Year (BSN-DNP2) | Third Year (BSN-DNP3) | Fourth Year (BSN-DNP4 - Fall term only) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total for 2026-2027: Billed in Fall 2026: | $22,527 N/A | $44,241 $22,156 | $44,845 $22,458 | $22,853 $22,853 |
| Tuition | $15,000 | $30,000 | $30,000 | $15,000 |
| Health Insurance ($592.00/month) | $3,552 | $7,104 | $7,104 | $3,552 |
| Matriculation Fee | $200 | |||
| Lab Materials Fee | $56 | |||
| Curriculum Materials Fee | $1,040 | $1,540 | $1,540 | $1,020 |
| Malpractice Insurance | $6 | $12 | $12 | $6 |
| Educational IT Fee | $120 | $240 | $240 | $120 |
| Academic Success Center Fee | $90 | $180 | $180 | $90 |
| Facility Fee | $2,400 | $4,800 | $4,800 | $2,400 |
| Student Activity Fee | $50 | $100 | $100 | $50 |
| Documentation Fee | $50 | $100 | $100 | $50 |
| Student Services Fee | $19 | $38 | $38 | $19 |
| Yearbook Fee (Fall Only) | $71 | $71 | $71 | |
| Exam Fees | $660 | |||
| Graduation Fee | $475 | |||
| International students are assessed an annual Visa Fee each fall. F-1 Visa: $75. J-1 Visa: $100. | ||||
| First Year (BSN-DNP1 - Spring term only) | Second Year (BSN-DNP2) | Third Year (BSN-DNP3) | Fourth Year (BSN-DNP4 - Fall term only) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Indirect Costs | $23,885 | $48,309 | $44,969 | $24,981 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment | $7,099 | $4,691 | $595 | $565 |
| Transportation | $2,220 | $4,440 | $4,440 | $2,220 |
| Living Expenses, Housing and Food | $15,330 | 30,660 | 30,660 | $15,330 |
| Miscellaneous | $1,020 | $2,040 | $2,040 | $2,040 |
| Loan Fees | $216 | $216 | $216 | $216 |
| Estimated Rotation Expenses | $4,625 | $5,381 | $4,610 | |
| Exam Certification Fee | $1,140 | |||
| Required Meeting expenses | $1,637 | $1,637 |
| Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nurse Anesthesia (BSN-DNP) 2026-2027 Total Cost of Attendance (Direct + Indirect Expenses) | First Year (BSN-DNP1 - Spring term only): $46,412 | Second Year (BSN-DNP2): $92,550 | Third Year (BSN-DNP3): $89,814 | Fourth Year (BSN-DNP4 - Fall term only): $47,834 |
| Doctor of Nursing Practice-Nurse Anesthesia (MS-DNP) 2026-2027 Total Cost of Attendance (Direct + Indirect Expenses) | First Year (MS-DNP1 - Spring term only): $34,361.50 | Second Year (MS-DNP2): $61,641 | Third Year (MS-DNP3 – Fall Semester Only): $30,049.50 |
| First Year (MS-DNP1 - Spring term only) | Second Year (MS-DNP2) | Third Year (MS-DNP3 - Fall term only) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Total for 2026-2027: Billed in Fall 2026: | $11,400.50 N/A | $22,472 $6,829.50 | $11,746.50 $6,829.50 |
| Tuition | $6,829.50 | $13,659 | $6,829.50 |
| Health Insurance ($592.00/month) | $3,552 | $7,104 | $3,552 |
| Matriculation Fee | $200 | ||
| Curriculum Materials Fee | $500 | $1,000 | $500 |
| Education IT Fee | $120 | $240 | $120 |
| Academic Success Center Fee | $90 | $180 | $90 |
| Student Activity Fee | $40 | $80 | $40 |
| Documentation Fee | $50 | $100 | $50 |
| Student Services Fee | $19 | $38 | $19 |
| Yearbook Fee (Fall Only) | $71 | $71 | |
| Exam Fee | $1,140 | ||
| Graduation Fee | $475 | ||
| International students are assessed an annual Visa Fee each fall. F-1 Visa: $75. J-1 Visa: $100. | |||
| First Year (MS-DNP1 - Spring term only) | Second Year (MS-DNP2) | Third Year (MS-DNP3 - Fall term only) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Indirect Costs | $22,961 | $39,169 | $18,303 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment | $5,765 | $1,813 | $547 |
| Transportation | $2,220 | $4,440 | $2,780 |
| Living Expenses, Housing and Food | $15,330 | $30,660 | $15,330 |
| Miscellaneous | $1,020 | $2,040 | $1,020 |
| Loan Fees | $216 | $216 | $216 |