Physical Therapists Assistant Program
Financial Fact Sheet
2026
The data applies to students experiencing the program between January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2026.
Length of Program which includes all student instruction/interaction (including classroom,
laboratory, exams, and clinical education). Included are the total number of weeks
where either full or partial attendance is required.
Length of Program in Weeks excluding breaks: 66
Length of Program in Weeks including breaks: 89
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
Student Costs
Note: Year 1 are costs experienced by students who enrolled in the program for the first time between January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026. Annual costs for subsequent years are estimates based on the program’s historical annual percentage increase.
Note: Annual costs are estimates and subject to increases. Students should contact the program for further information related to costs.
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Tuition Public Institution, In-district or In-state Student: | $4,689 | $4,689 | $9,378 |
| Annual Tuition Public Institution, Out-of-district or Out-of-state student: | $5,280 | $5,280 | $10,560 |
| Annual Tuition Private Institution Student: | |||
| 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.] | $695 | $695 | $1,390 |
| Total expected cost of other program- related expenses [Includes: required texts, laboratory fees, and other program costs for the entire technical program.] | $866 | $345 | $1211 |
| Total Cost of the Program [Includes: tuition, fees, other program costs for the entire technical program | $11,979 |
Note: Students are encouraged to explore the cost of living for areas where they may choose to live. One possible website: https://livingwage.mit.edu/
Does the institution offer financial assistance specific to PTA students?: No
Does the program/institution offer scholarships specific to PTA students?: No
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.
APTA student members are encouraged to visit the APTA Financial Solutions Center at
https://www.apta.org/your- career/financial-management/financial-solutions-center
Student Debt Summary
Average student debt from the PTA Program technical phase for students graduated or will graduate between January 1 – December 31, 2026: $260
Average student debt after completing the PTA program for students who graduated or will graduate between January 1 – December 31, 2026. Includes all student loan debt: $2600