Academic Catalog

College of Health Professions

Graduate: Master of Physician Assistant Studies Degree Program 

​Effective May 2026

Chicago Campus1

Credit Hours: 109 | Semesters: 6 | Sessions: 12

Tuition $102,000
Tuition $102,000
Fees (Billable Expenses) $7,755
Application Fee (paid to CASPA ®)2 $185
Background Check/Drug Screening/Fingerprinting3 $320
Medical Equipment Kit (one-time fee) $1,250
Student Services Charge $2,400
Course Resource Fee $3,600
Student Tuition Recovery Fund Fee (non-refundable)4 $0
Estimated Non-Billable Expenses $91,604
Books, Course Materials, Supplies5 $600
Student Injury and Sickness Insurance Plan6 $11,402
Loan Fees $540
Housing/Food/Transportation/Personal Expenses* $78,684
Licensure $378
Estimated Total Program Cost (Billable + Non-Billable Expenses) $201,359
Estimated Total Program Cost (Billable + Non-Billable Expenses) $201,359

* For details regarding indirect cost estimates click here.  Costs vary depending on personal situation and location of assigned clinical clerkship. MPAS Chicago clinical clerkships are currently in the following states: IL, IN (subject to change)

1

Program availability varies by state.

2

Chamberlain does not charge an application fee. CASPA ® will require fee payment upon application.

3

A non-refundable background check and fingerprint screen fee will be charged at $320 (initial screening fee of $120 for the first year; $200 for the second year for background check, fingerprint screen and drug screen). All programs are subject to additional background, fingerprint and/or drug screen clearance based on state or clinical/practicum site requirements.  Additional fees may apply.

4

Non-refundable fee for California residents at the time of enrollment for new and readmit students. Effective on April 1, 2024 the STRF assessment rate is $0.

5

Billed to student account if materials are purchased directly from the Chamberlain bookstore. Amount will vary depending on materials purchased.

6

Insurance is required for all full-time students and is billed to student account unless waiver is received by published deadline.

Note: Chamberlain receives administrative and service fees from the supplier of graduation regalia and uses these fees to cover costs for student activities and events. Chamberlain may also receive service fees from bookstore operations and use these fees to cover expenses associated with selecting and ordering textbooks and e-learning materials.

Phoenix Campus1

Credit Hours: 109 | Semesters: 6 | Sessions: 12

Tuition $102,000
Tuition $102,000
Fees (Billable Expenses) $7,755
Application Fee (paid to CASPA®)2 $185
Background Check/Drug Screening/Fingerprinting3 $320
Medical Equipment Kit (one-time fee) $1,250
Student Services Charge $2,400
Course Resource Fee $3,600
Student Tuition Recovery Fund Fee (non-refundable)4 $0
Estimated Non-Billable Expenses $99,068
Books, Course Materials, Supplies5 $600
Student Injury and Sickness Insurance Plan6 $11,402
Loan Fees $540
Housing/Food/Transportation/Personal Expenses* $86,148
Licensure $378
Estimated Total Program Cost (Billable + Non-Billable Expenses) $208,823
Estimated Total Program Cost (Billable + Non-Billable Expenses) $208,823

*For details regarding indirect cost estimates click here. Costs vary depending on personal situation and location of assigned clinical clerkship. MPAS Phoenix clinical clerkships are currently in the following states: AL, AZ, CA, NM (subject to change)

1

Program availability varies by state.

2

Chamberlain does not charge an application fee. CASPA ® will require fee payment upon application.

3

A non-refundable background check and fingerprint screen fee will be charged at $320 (initial screening fee of $120 for the first year; $200 for the second year for background check, fingerprint screen and drug screen). All programs are subject to additional background, fingerprint and/or drug screen clearance based on state or clinical/practicum site requirements.  Additional fees may apply.

4

Non-refundable fee for California residents at the time of enrollment for new and readmit students. Effective on April 1, 2024 the STRF assessment rate is $0.

5

Billed to student account if materials are purchased directly from the Chamberlain bookstore. Amount will vary depending on materials purchased.

6

Insurance is required for all full-time students and is billed to student account unless waiver is received by published deadline.

Note: Chamberlain receives administrative and service fees from the supplier of graduation regalia and uses these fees to cover costs for student activities and events. Chamberlain may also receive service fees from bookstore operations and use these fees to cover expenses associated with selecting and ordering textbooks and e-learning materials.

Richmond Campus1

Credit Hours: 109 | Semesters: 6 | Sessions: 12

Tuition $120,000
Tuition $120,000
Fees (Billable Expenses) $7,755
Application Fee (paid to CASPA®)2 $185
Background Check/Drug Screening/Fingerprinting3 $320
Medical Equipment Kit (one-time fee) $1,250
Student Services Charge $2,400
Course Resource Fee $3,600
Student Tuition Recovery Fund Fee (non-refundable)4 $0
Estimated Non-Billable Expenses $99,068
Books, Course Materials, Supplies5 $600
Student Injury and Sickness Insurance Plan6 $11,402
Loan Fees $540
Housing/Food/Transportation/Personal Expenses* $86,148
Licensure $378
Estimated Total Program Cost (Billable + Non-Billable Expenses) $226,823
Estimated Total Program Cost (Billable + Non-Billable Expenses) $226,823

*For details regarding indirect cost estimates click here. Costs vary depending on personal situation and location of assigned clinical clerkship. MPAS Richmond clinical clerkships are currently in the following states: CA, CO, FL, GA, KS, MI, NJ, NM, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT, WA, WI (subject to change)

1

Program availability varies by state.

2

Chamberlain does not charge an application fee. CASPA ® will require fee payment upon application.

3

A non-refundable background check and fingerprint screen fee will be charged at $320 (initial screening fee of $120 for the first year; $200 for the second year for background check, fingerprint screen and drug screen). All programs are subject to additional background, fingerprint and/or drug screen clearance based on state or clinical/practicum site requirements.  Additional fees may apply.

4

Non-refundable fee for California residents at the time of enrollment for new and readmit students. Effective on April 1, 2024 the STRF assessment rate is $0.

5

Billed to student account if materials are purchased directly from the Chamberlain bookstore. Amount will vary depending on materials purchased.

6

Insurance is required for all full-time students and is billed to student account unless waiver is received by published deadline.

Note: Chamberlain receives administrative and service fees from the supplier of graduation regalia and uses these fees to cover costs for student activities and events. Chamberlain may also receive service fees from bookstore operations and use these fees to cover expenses associated with selecting and ordering textbooks and e-learning materials.

Graduate: Master of Public Health Degree Program 

Effective January 2026

Master of Public Health Degree Program– Effective January 2026

Credit Hours: 43 | Semesters: 6 | Sessions: 12

Item Fee
Tuition – per credit hour $610
Total Tuition $26,230
Student Service Charge2 $2,400
Book & Supplies3 $1,500
Course Resource Fee4 $975
Total Program Cost5 $31,105
Military Rate6 (active duty, veterans, retired military, Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs employees and spouses of active duty/veteran/retired military) – per credit hour $488
Alumni Rate – per credit hour $488
Student Tuition Recovery Fund Fee (non-refundable)7 $0
1

Program availability varies by state/location.

2

Charged at $200 per session.

3

Average estimated per-session expense for full-time students is $125 for MPH; $175 Public Health Generalist Certificate.

4

Charged at $75 per course.

5

At current tuition rates, credit hours shown and full-time attendance; includes student service charge, course resource fee, average estimated expense for books and supplies and, if applicable, background check/drug screen fee. 

6

Effective August 13, 2018, discharge status must not be dishonorable, bad conduct or uncharacterized.

7

Non-refundable fee for California residents at the time of enrollment for new and readmit students. Effective on April 1, 2024 the STRF assessment rate is $0.

Graduate: Public Health Certificates 

Effective January 2026

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Public Health Generalist – Effective January 2026

Credit Hours: 16 | Semesters: 2.5 Full Time or 3 Part Time | Sessions: 5-6

Item Fee
Tuition – per credit hour $610
Total Tuition $9,760
Student Service Charge1 $1,000
Book & Supplies2 $875
Course Resource Fee3 $450
Total Program Cost4 $12,085
Military Rate5 (active duty, veterans, retired military, Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs employees and spouses of active duty/veteran/retired military) – per credit hour $488
Alumni Rate – per credit hour $488
Student Tuition Recovery Fund Fee (non-refundable)6 $0
1

Charged at $200 per session.

2

Average estimated per-session expense for full-time students is $125 for MPH; $175 Public Health Generalist Certificate.

3

Charged at $75 per course.

4

At current tuition rates, credit hours shown and full-time attendance; includes student service charge, course resource fee, average estimated expense for books and supplies and, if applicable, background check/drug screen fee. 

5

Effective August 13, 2018, discharge status must not be dishonorable, bad conduct or uncharacterized.

6

Non-refundable fee for California residents at the time of enrollment for new and readmit students. Effective on April 1, 2024 the STRF assessment rate is $0.

Note: Chamberlain receives administrative and service fees from the supplier of graduation regalia and uses these fees to cover costs for student activities and events. Chamberlain may also receive service fees from bookstore operations and use these fees to cover expenses associated with selecting and ordering textbooks and e-learning materials.

Note: Additional fees may apply due to clinical facility requirements. See your admission representative for additional information.

Graduate: Master of Social Work Traditional Option Program 

Effective January 2026

Master of Social Work Program– Effective January 2026

Credit Hours: 48 | Semesters: 5.5 | Sessions: 11

Item Fee
Background Check Fee2 $50
Tuition – per credit hour $715
Total Tuition $34,320
Student Service Charge3 $2,200
Course Resource Fee4 $1,200
Books & Supplies5 $1,375
Total Program Cost6 $39,145
Military Rate (active duty, veterans, retired military, Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs employees and spouses of active duty/ veteran/retired military) – per credit hour $572
Alumni Rate – per credit hour $572
Student Tuition Recovery Fund Fee (non-refundable)7 $0
1

Program availability varies by state/location.

2

The Master of Social Work (MSW) background fee estimate is $50, this cost may vary by state. All programs may be subject to additional background, fingerprint and/or drug screen clearance prior to beginning clinical/practicum based on site requirements.  

3

Charged at $200 per session.

4

Charged at $75 per course.

5

Average estimated per-session expense for full-time students is $150 for MSW Advanced Standing Option; $125 for MSW Traditional Option. 

6

At current tuition rates, credit hours shown and full-time attendance; includes student service charge, course resource fee and average estimated expense for books and supplies and a background check fee. 

7

Non-refundable fee for California residents at the time of enrollment for new and readmit students. Effective on April 1, 2024 the STRF assessment rate is $0.

Graduate: Master of Social Work Advanced Standing Option Program 

Effective January 2026

Master of Social Work Program– Effective January 2026

Credit Hours: 30 | Semesters: 2.5 | Sessions: 5

Item Fee
Background Check Fee2 $50
Tuition – per credit hour $715
Total Tuition $21,450
Student Service Charge (non-refundable)3 $1,000
Course Resource Fee (non-refundable)4 $750
Books & Supplies5 $750
Total Program Cost6 $24,000
Military Rate (active duty, veterans, retired military, Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs employees and spouses of active duty/ veteran/retired military) – per credit hour $572
Alumni Rate – per credit hour $572
Student Tuition Recovery Fund Fee (non-refundable)7 $0
1

Program availability varies by state/location.

2

The Master of Social Work (MSW) background fee estimate is $50, this cost may vary by state. All programs may be subject to additional background, fingerprint and/or drug screen clearance prior to beginning clinical/practicum based on site requirements.

3

Charged at $200 per session.

4

Charged at $75 per course.

5

Average estimated per-session expense for full-time students is $150 for MSW Advanced Standing Option; $125 for MSW Traditional Option.

6

At current tuition rates, credit hours shown and full-time attendance; includes student service charge, course resource fee and average estimated expense for books and supplies and a background check fee. 

7

Non-refundable fee for California residents at the time of enrollment for new and readmit students. Effective on April 1, 2024 the STRF assessment rate is $0.

Note: Chamberlain receives administrative and service fees from the supplier of graduation regalia and uses these fees to cover costs for student activities and events. Chamberlain may also receive service fees from bookstore operations and use these fees to cover expenses associated with selecting and ordering textbooks and e-learning materials.