Physical Therapy Cost of Attendance
Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Financial Fact Sheet 2026
The data applies to students entering the program between Jan. 1, 2026 to Dec. 31, 2026.
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
Clinical Education
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? 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.
Student Costs
Note: These are costs experienced by students enrolled in the program between Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2026. 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.
| Tuition & Fees | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Tuition Public Institution, In-state Student: | $43,170 | $40,231 | $27,625 | – | $111,567 |
| Annual Tuition Public Institution, Out-of-state student: | $65,576 | $60,358 | $40,960 | – | $166,895 |
| Annual Tuition Private Institution Student: | – | – | – | – | – |
| Annual institutional fees for a full-time student [Includes general institutional fees, i.e., health insurance, recreation, etc.] | $1,017 | $1,017 | $1,017 | – | $3,051 |
| Total expected cost of other program- related expenses [Includes: required texts, laboratory fees, and other program costs for the entire technical program.] | $4,963 | $3,913 | $3,511 | – | $12,389 |
| Total Cost of the Program [Includes: tuition, fees, other program costs for the entire program.] | $49,690 | $45,162 | $32,154 | – | $127,007 |
Note: Students are encouraged to explore the cost of living for areas where they may choose to live at the Living Wage Calculator
- Does the institution offer financial assistance specific to DPT students? Yes
- Does the program/institution offer scholarships specific to DPT students? Yes
- Does the program offer graduate assistantships specific to DPT students? Yes
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.
Student Debt Summary
(Programs with less than 10 graduates from Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2026, are not required to complete this section.) (Include subsidized and unsubsidized loans for total debt to reflect the NSLDS total debt.)
Average student debt from the DPT Program for students who graduated or will graduate between Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2026. $119,757 Average total student debt after completing the DPT Program for students who graduated or will graduate between Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2026. Include all student loan debt. $137,666.