Physical Therapist Assistant Program Costs

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The following is a list of program fees for applicants accepted into the program. These figures may change due to price increases. For more information on tuition, visit Tuition & Fees.

Estimated Program Costs

Item Estimated Cost Resources / Breakdown
Non-Refundable College of DuPage Application  $20.00  
Non-Refundable Health Career Application Fee  $50.00  
HESI-A2 Admission Exam  $65.00  
In-District Tuition (67.5-69 credits)  $10,530.00 - $10,842.00
  • 67.5-69.5 credits of Physical Therapist Assistant and General Education courses x $156/credit = $10,530.00 - $10,842.00
Books  $2,472.31  
CPR Certification  $40.00  
Course Fees  $853.00 Malpractice insurance included
Criminal Background Check $73.99 Clinical Requirement Packet
Mandatory Drug Testing $67.99 Clinical Requirement Packet
Medical Document Manager $20.49 Clinical Requirement Packet
Clinical Requirements  Varies  
 Estimated Total  $14,192.78 - $14,504.78 + Clinical Requirements  
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