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: 80
Length of Program in Weeks including breaks: 68
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 are expected to travel up to possibly 60 miles from their home address. Students are responsible for any parking fees associated with clinical education, as well as medical and background clearances. |
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 less than 1% for program or course fees, and 3% for tuition. 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: | $10,034 | $8,936 | $18,970 |
| Annual Tuition Public Institution, Out-of-district or Out-of-state student: | $13,842 | $13,073 | $26,915 |
| Annual Tuition Private Institution Student: | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Annual institutional fees for a full-time student in the technical phase of the program[Includes general institutional fees, e.g., health insurance, recreation, etc.] | $1,000
| $969 | $1,969 |
| Total expected cost of other program- related expenses [Includes: required texts, laboratory fees, and other program costs for the entire technical program.] | $1,140 | $1,174 | $2,314 |
| Total Cost of the Program [Includes: tuition, fees, other program costs for the entire technical program. This includes all credits required to earn the PTA degree.] | $12,174-$15,982 | $11,079-$15,216 | $23,253-$31,198 |
Note: Students are encouraged 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? 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 SUPPORT. Please contact the program for further information.
APTA student members are encouraged to visit the APTA Financial Solutions Center at .
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. In State average student debt up to $10,000, out of state up to $30,000
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. In State average student debt up to $10,000, out of state up to $30,000
Updated 9/23/2026
