Financial Fact Sheet
University of Alaska Anchorage
Physical Therapist Assistant Program
Financial Fact Sheet
2023
The data applies to students experiencing the program in academic year 2023 – 2024.
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: 42
Length of Program in Weeks including breaks: 48
Clinical Education
Does this program have a requirement for all students to complete at least one clinical
education experience for which the students need to seek alternative housing or travel
accommodations to attend ____Yes x No
Note: Students are responsible for costs associated with housing, travel, and food
during clinical education. Programs should add any additional comments about clinical
education here.
While students are not required to complete a clinical rotation for which they would need to have alternative housing or be required to travel, they may be scheduled at one that requires both.
Student Costs
Note: These are costs experienced by students in the Fall 2023 – August 2024 academic
year. Annual costs are estimates and subject to increases. Students should contact the program
for further information related to costs
| Year One | Cost |
|
Annual Tuition Public Institution, In-district, or In-state Student:
|
$9828
|
|
Annual Tuition Public Institution, Out-of-district, or Out-of-state student:
|
$33,600
|
|
Annual Tuition Private Institution Student:
|
n/a
|
|
Annual institutional fees for a full-time student in the technical phase of the program
[Includes general institutional fees, i.e., health insurance, recreation, etc.]
|
$2163
|
|
Total expected cost of other program- related expenses [Includes: required texts,
laboratory fees, and other program costs for the entire technical program.]
|
$2000
|
|
Total Cost of the Program [Includes: tuition, fees, other program costs for the entire
technical program
|
$13,991
|
Note: We encourage students to explore the cost of living for areas where they may choose to live. One possible website: https://livingwage.mit.edu/
The institution offers financial assistance specific to PTA students. _____Yes x No
The program/institution offers scholarships specific to PTA students. ___Yes x No
The program offers 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.
We encourage APTA student members to visit the APTA Financial Solutions Center.
Student Debt Summary
Average student debt from the PTA Program technical phase for students who graduated in calendar year 2023. $5765
Average student debt after completing the PTA program for students who graduated in calendar year 2023. Includes federal student post-secondary loan debt. Include any private loan debt if available. $11,313