The data applies to students experiencing the program between Jan. 1, 2026 – Dec. 31, 2026.
Length of Program
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: 118
- Length of Program in Weeks including breaks: 126
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. It is not a requirement, but it is highly likely that students will have at least one experience away.
Note: Indicate additional costs for which students are responsible during clinical education.
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 3% increase over the last 3-5 years. Students should contact the program for further information related to costs.
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Tuition Public Institution, In-state student | $30,240 | $28,896 | $18,816 | N/A | $77,952 |
| Annual Tuition Public Institution, Out-of-state student | $68,940 | $65,876 | $42,896 | N/A | $177,712 |
| Annual Tuition Private Institution, student | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Annual institutional fees for a full-time student [Includes general institutional fees, e.g., health insurance, recreation, etc.] | $702 | $702 | $702 | N/A | $2106 |
| Total expected cost of other program- related expenses [Includes: required texts, laboratory fees, and other program costs for the entire technical program.] | $800 | $800 | $500 | N/A | $2100 |
| Total Cost of the Program, In-state [Includes: tuition, fees, other program costs for the entire program]. | $31,742 | $30,398 | $20,018 | N/A | $82,158 |
| Total Cost of the Program, Out-of-state [Includes: tuition, fees, other program costs for the entire program]. | $70,442 | $67,378 | $44,098 | N/A | $181,918 |
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/
Financial Assistance Questions
- Does the institution offer financial assistance specific to DPT students? No.
- Does the program/institution offer scholarships specific to DPT students? Yes.
- Does the program offer graduate assistantships specific to DPT 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.
Student Debt Summary
Note: 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 DPT Program for students who graduated or will graduate between Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2026. $79,365
- Average total student debt after completing the DPT Program for students who graduated or will graduate between Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2026. Include all student loan debt. $89,315.
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