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2027 Best Value Physician Assistant Schools in Texas

6 Colleges in the United States
$29,615 Avg Student Debt
$60,568 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Physician Assistant Badge [Physician Assistant](/majors/health-care-professions/allied-health-professions/physician-assistant/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools to find the best return on investment for physician assistant students.

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2027 Best Value Physician Assistant Schools in Texas

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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For return on investment in physician assistant, no school beat The University Of Texas Pan American this year. The University Of Texas Pan American is a very large public school located in the city of Edinburg. Students from in state pay about $9,799 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $19,645. Typical student debt for physician assistant graduates is $14,694. Physician Assistant graduates of The University Of Texas Pan American earn a median of $116,929 early in their careers. Set against $14,694 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The University Of Texas Pan American admits about 94% of applicants.

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Hardin Simmons University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in physician assistant, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Abilene, Hardin Simmons University is a small private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $32,960. Physician Assistant graduates carry a median of $26,674 in student loans. Early-career physician assistant graduates make about $113,805. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 90%.

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South University Austin
Round Rock, TX

Students looking for strong value in physician assistant will find it at South University Austin, which ranked #3. South University Austin is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Round Rock. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,895. Typical student debt for physician assistant graduates is $48,472. Soon after graduation, physician assistant degree recipients from South University Austin generally make around $107,029. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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A rank of #4 makes University Of Mary Hardin Baylor one of the best values for physician assistant. Set in the suburb of Belton, University Of Mary Hardin Baylor is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $34,300 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $26,782 to complete the physician assistant program here. Physician Assistant graduates of University Of Mary Hardin Baylor earn a median of $54,062 early in their careers. Set against $26,782 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 96%.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Baylor University earned it the #5 place for physician assistant. Set in the city of Waco, Baylor University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $58,100. Students borrow a median of $23,928 to complete the physician assistant program here. Physician Assistant graduates of Baylor University earn a median of $49,888 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 51%.

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West Coast University Los Angeles placed #6 among the best values for physician assistant. Set in the city of Richardson, West Coast University Los Angeles is a mid-sized private for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $36,854. Typical student debt for physician assistant graduates is $37,140. Early-career physician assistant graduates make about $92,600. That is a strong return on a $37,140 median debt.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 6 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

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