Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Financial Fact Sheet 2025

The data applies to students experiencing the program between Jan. 1, 2025 – Dec. 31, 2025.
Length of Program which includes all student instruction/interaction (including classroom, laboratory, exams, and clinical
education). 
Length of Program in Weeks excluding breaks: 92
Length of Program in Weeks including breaks: 92

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 ____No

Note: Students are responsible for costs associated with housing, travel and food during clinical education. Students are responsible for all travel to clinical sites, including associated expenses. Costs of any necessary emergency services are the responsibility of the student.
The student should inform the DCE of potential hardships related to travel which may factor into circumstances when making placement considerations.

Student Costs

Note: Year 1 are costs experienced by students who enrolled in the program for the first time between Jan. 1, 2025 – Dec. 31, 2025.
Annual costs for subsequent years are estimates based on the program’s historical annual percentage increase of [insert here the average % 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: 49,878 49,878     99,756
Annual Tuition Public Institution, Out-of-state student: 49,878 49,878     99,756
Annual Tuition Private Institution Student:          
Annual institutional fees for a full-time student [Includes
general institutional fees, i.e., health insurance,
recreation, etc.]
         
Total expected cost of other program- related expenses
[Includes: required texts, laboratory fees, and other program
costs for the entire technical program.]
         
Total Cost of the Program [Includes: tuition, fees, other program
costs for the entire program. 
        99,756

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 DPT students? × Yes _____ No
Does the program/institution offer scholarships specific to DPT students? × Yes _____ No
Does the program offer graduate assistantships specific to DPT students? × Yes _____ 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-solutions-center.

Student Debt Summary

Average student debt from the DPT Program for students who graduated or will graduate between Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2025: $95 000
Average total student debt after completing the DPT Program for students who graduated or will graduate between Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2025: $120,000

Updated: 01/29/2026 06:03PM