Physical Therapist Assistant Program Costs
| Item | Description | In State Students | Out of State Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | With General Education Courses (refer to note 1) | $5,624 | $19,832 |
| Tuition | Without General Education Courses (refer to note 1) | $3,572 | $12,596 |
| Books | With General Education Courses | $1,241 | $1,241 |
| Books | Without General Education Courses | $986 | $986 |
| Activity Fee | Paid each semester at registration - $26/semester if taking 8 credit hours or less; $35/semester if taking 9 credit hours or more | $175 | $175 |
| Tech Fee | Paid each semester at registration - $48/semester | $240 | $240 |
| CAPS Fee | Campus Parking - $73/semester if taking 8 credit hours or less; $97/semester if taking 9 credit hours or more | $485 | $485 |
| Lab Fee | Included in Course Registration - $27/lab hr. or $216 max/semester | $756 | $756 |
| Accident Insurance | Required for program - $1.60/semester | $8 | $8 |
| Liability Insurance | Required for program - $8.70/semester | $35 | $35 |
| Uniforms | One time - required for program | $200 | $200 |
| CPR/First Aid | One time fee | variable | variable |
| Physical Exam and Immunizations | One time upon admission to program - See Note 2. Immunizations as required | variable | variable |
| Criminal Background Check and Drug Screening | Required for clinicals. Please note: clinical facilities may ask for repeat drug screening and/or criminal background checks | $135 | $135 |
| Clinical Affiliation Out of Town | One semester only (approximate cost) | $250 | $250 |
| Graduation Fee | One time fee | $20 | $20 |
| Pinning Fee | One time fee | $30 | $30 |
| Licensure Fee | After graduation | $150 | $150 |
| National PT Exam | After graduation | $485 | $485 |
| Testing Center Fee | After graduation | $83 | $83 |
| Total | With General Education Courses | $9,800 | $23,816 |
| Total | Without General Education Courses | $8,329 | $19,273 |
Notes
- Learn more about tuition and payments.
- The Central Piedmont student price for a physical exam is $49 at our on-campus Community Based Virtual Clinic.
- Tuition, books, some fees, accident insurance, and liability insurance may be eligible for coverage with financial aid.
- All costs have been rounded to the nearest dollar.
- All costs are estimates and are subject to change.