Best Value PA Programs in California
Top 3 programs combining affordable tuition with strong PANCE pass rates
Finding a PA program that delivers strong outcomes without breaking the bank isn't easy. We ranked every PA program in California by combining tuition cost with PANCE first-time pass rates to surface the best value. Western University of Health Sciences tops the list with a 96% pass rate at $115,969 in tuition.
Across California's 22 PA programs, average tuition is $146,141. The programs below beat that average while maintaining strong graduate outcomes — that's what makes them stand out.
22
Programs in State
$110,052
Lowest Tuition
100%
Best PANCE Rate
$146,141
Avg Tuition
How We Rank Value
Our value score measures PANCE first-time pass rate relative to tuition cost. Programs with high pass rates and lower tuition rank highest. We only include programs that report both tuition and PANCE outcome data.
Top 3 Best Value PA Programs in California
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