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2027 Best Value Physician Assistant Schools in Indiana

8 Colleges in the United States
$25,311 Avg Student Debt
$58,210 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Physician Assistant Badge [Physician Assistant](/majors/health-care-professions/allied-health-professions/physician-assistant/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 8 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for physician assistant students.

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2027 Best Value Physician Assistant Schools in Indiana

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in physician assistant, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Physician Assistant Schools

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Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Indiana State University earned the #1 spot for value among physician assistant schools in Indiana. Located in the city of Terre Haute, Indiana State University is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,258, while out-of-state students pay about $22,322. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the physician assistant program here. Physician Assistant graduates of Indiana State University earn a median of $64,687 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 81% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in physician assistant will find it at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, which ranked #2. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is a very large public school located in the city of Indianapolis. Students from in state pay about $10,762 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $34,891. Physician Assistant graduates carry a median of $24,150 in student loans. Early-career physician assistant graduates make about $85,744. That is a strong return on a $24,150 median debt. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis admits about 76% of applicants.

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University Of Saint Francis Fort Wayne came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value physician assistant schools. Located in the city of Fort Wayne, University Of Saint Francis Fort Wayne is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $36,460 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for physician assistant graduates is $19,500. Soon after graduation, physician assistant degree recipients from University Of Saint Francis Fort Wayne generally make around $87,705. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 96%.

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Students looking for strong value in physician assistant will find it at University Of Evansville, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Evansville, University Of Evansville is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $44,172. Typical student debt for physician assistant graduates is $27,000. Physician Assistant graduates of University Of Evansville earn a median of $107,819 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 78%.

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Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN

A rank of #5 makes Valparaiso University one of the best values for physician assistant. Set in the suburb of Valparaiso, Valparaiso University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $48,450. Typical student debt for physician assistant graduates is $26,724. Soon after graduation, physician assistant degree recipients from Valparaiso University generally make around $51,987. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.

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Franklin College
Franklin, IN

Franklin College placed #6 among the best values for physician assistant. Located in the suburb of Franklin, Franklin College is a small private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $38,710. Physician Assistant graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, physician assistant degree recipients from Franklin College generally make around $41,389. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 70% of applicants are accepted.

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Trine University
Angola, IN

Trine University earned the #7 position for value in physician assistant this year. Trine University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Angola. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $36,560. Students borrow a median of $25,765 to complete the physician assistant program here. Early-career physician assistant graduates make about $54,881. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Trine University admits about 86% of applicants.

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Butler University
Indianapolis, IN

Butler University placed #8 among the best values for physician assistant. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Butler University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $47,560. Students borrow a median of $25,351 to complete the physician assistant program here. Physician Assistant graduates of Butler University earn a median of $111,506 early in their careers. Set against $25,351 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 85%.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 8 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 ranked schools only.

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