Physical Therapy Cost of Attendance

The data applies to students experiencing the program between Jan. 1, 2024 – Dec. 31, 2024.

Length of Program which includes all student instruction/interaction (including classroom, laboratory, exams, and clinical  education). Include the total number of weeks where either full or partial attendance is required. 

  • Length of Program in Weeks excluding breaks: 127
  • Length of Program in Weeks including breaks: 156

Does this program have a requirement for all students to complete at least one clinical education experience for which the students would be required to seek alternative housing or travel accommodations to attend  _ Yes      X  No

Note: Students are responsible for costs associated with housing, travel and food during clinical education. Programs should add any additional comments about clinical education here.

Note: These are costs experienced by students enrolled in the program between Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2024. Annual costs are estimates and may be subject to increases. Students should contact the program for further information related to costs.

Note: Annual costs are estimates and may be subject to increases. Students should contact the program for further information related to costs.

Year 1Year 2Year 3Year 4Total
Annual Tuition Public Institution, In-state Student:$40,702$37,464$25,704$103,870
Annual Tuition Public Institution, Out-of-state student:$60,876$56,032$38,475$155,384
Annual Tuition Private Institution Student:
Annual institutional fees for a full-time student [Includes general institutional fees, i.e., health insurance,
recreation, etc.]
$873$873$873$2,619
Total expected cost of other program- related expenses
[Includes: required texts, laboratory fees, and other program costs for the  entire technical program.]
$4,869$3,860$3,529$12,258
Total Cost of the Program [Includes: tuition, fees, other program costs for the entire program.]$46,444*$42,197*$30,106*$118,747*

* In-state student tuition rates used to calculate.

Does the institution offer financial assistance specific to DPT students?  X  Yes    ___ No

Does the program/institution offer scholarships specific to DPT students? X  Yes    ___ No

Does the program offer graduate assistantships specific to DPT students? X  Yes    ___ No

Note: Other opportunities may exist at the institution for FINANCIAL SUPPORT-please contact the program for further information.

APTA student members are encouraged to visit the APTA Financial Solutions Center.

Average student debt from the DPT Program for students who graduated or will graduate between Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2024. $113,109Average total student debt after completing the DPT Program for students who graduated or will graduate between Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2024.  Include all student loan debt. $134,193.

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