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: _72 weeks for day program, 61 weeks for hybrid program_________
Length of Program in Weeks including breaks: __90 weeks for the day program 65 weeks for the hybrid program_________
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 ____Yes _x___No
Note: Indicate additional costs for which students are responsible during clinical education.
| Students will be responsible for transportation, any uniforms, or additional compliance costs. |
Student Costs
Note: Year 1 are costs experienced by students who enrolled in the program for the first time between Jan. 1, 2026 – Dec. 31, 2026.
Annual costs for subsequent years are estimates based on the program’s historical annual percentage increase of 0%. Students
should contact the program for further information related to costs.
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Year 1 |
Year 2 |
Total |
| Annual Tuition Public Institution, In-district or In-state Student: |
$3,638 - $3,977 |
$3,638 - $3,977 |
$7,275 - $7,954 |
| Annual Tuition Public Institution, Out-of-district or Out-of-state Student: |
$13,950 - $15,252 |
$13,950 - $15,252 |
$27,900 - $30,504 |
| Annual Tuition Private Institution Student: |
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| Annual institutional fees for a full-time student in the technical phase (includes general institutional fees like health insurance, recreation, etc.): |
$45 |
$30 |
$75 |
| Total expected cost of other program-related expenses (includes required texts, lab fees, and other program costs): |
$1,755 - $2,551 |
$1,755 - $2,551 |
$3,510 - $5,102 |
| Total Cost of the Program (includes tuition, fees, and other program costs for the entire technical program): |
$5,430 - $6,566 |
$5,430 - $6,566 |
$10,860 - $13,131 |
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? _____Yes ___x__ No
Does the program/institution offer scholarships specific to PTA students? _____Yes __x___ No
Does the program offer federal work-study positions specific to PTA students? _____Yes __x___ No
Note: Other opportunities may exist at the institution for FINANCIAL SUPPOR. 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-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 dept to reflect the NSLDS total debt.)
Average student debt from the PTA Program technical phase for students graduated or will graduate between Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2026.
_$1,942.86______
Average student debt after completing the PTA program for students graduated or will graduate between Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2026.
Include all student loan debt. _$4,772.87__________
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