Physical Therapist Assistant Program Program Financial Fact Sheet
2026
The data applies to students experiencing the program between Jan. 1, 2026 - 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: 62
Length of Program in Weeks including breaks: 64
Clinical Education
Does this program have a requirement for all students to complete at least one clinical education experience for which the students need 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 in the Jan. 1, 2026 - Dec. 31, 2026. Annual costs are estimates and subject to increases. Students should contact the program for further information related to costs
| Student Costs | Year 1 | Year 2 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Public Institution, In-district, or In-state Student: | 3,168 | 4,752 | 7,920 |
| Annual Public Institution, Out-of-district, or Out-of-state student: | 4,320 | 6,480 | 10,800 |
| Annual Private Institution Student: | NA | NA | NA |
| Annual institutional fees for a full-time student in the technical phase of the program[Includes general institutional fees, i.e., health insurance, recreation, etc.] | 128 | 192 | 320 |
| Total expected cost of other program- related expenses [Includes: required texts, laboratory fees, and other program costs for the entire technical program.] | 1,121.78 | 892.41 | 2,014.19 |
| Total Cost of the Program [Includes: , fees, other program costs for the entire technical program.] | 4,417.78 In-State | 5,836.41 In-State | 10,254.19 In-State |
Note: We encourage students to explore the cost of living for areas where they may choose to live. One possible website:
Does the institution offer financial assistance specific to PTA students. NO
Does the program/institution offers scholarships specific to PTA students. YES
Does the program offer federal work-study positions specific to PTA students. NO
Note: Other opportunities may exist at the institution for FINANCIAL SUPPORT. Please contact the program for further information.
We encourage APTA student members to visit the APTA Financial Solutions Center at .
Student Debt Summary
(CAPTE does not require programs with less than 10 graduates from Jan. 1-Dec.31, 2026 to complete this section.)
Average student debt from the PTA Program technical phase for students who graduated or will graduate between Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2026: N/A
Average student debt after completing the PTA program for students who graduated or will graduate between Jan. 1 - Dec 31, 2026. Include all student loan debt: N/A