Program Costs

Tuition & Fee Estimates

In State Tuition & Fees 

• Average per semester: $8,982.00 (8 semesters total)
• Average per year: $23,952.00
• Total Tuition & Fees (3 years): $71,856.00

Out of State Tuition & Fees

• Average per semester: $18, 543.00 (8 semesters total)
• Average per year: $49,447.00
• Average Total Tuition & Fees (3 years): $148,342.00

Total Tuition & Fees Costs

In State:

• Tuition & Fees: $71,856.00*
• Other Costs: $6,716.00
• Total: $78,572.00

Out of State:

• Tuition & Fees: $148,342.00*
• Other Costs: $6,716.00
• Total: $155,058.00                                                                                                                                           updated 4/2024

*Includes health professions fee =$110 per credit hour - 8 semesters

ETSU New Student Tuition & Fees Estimator

Total Program Costs: To calculate the estimated TOTAL cost of the physical therapy program, add the costs outlined on the “Costs in addition to Tuition & Fees” to the Total Tuition Fees amounts noted above for either In State or Out of State, depending on your state residency status.

The costs associated with attending ETSU can include both direct and indirect costs. Please review ETSU's Cost of Attendance for more details. 

Additional Student Costs

Notes:

1. A personal computer is required for use in class – COST VARIES - $400 to $1,000
2. Students are required to carry personal health insurance. Costs will vary. ETSU does not offer a student policy.
3. The PT Program begins Spring Semester of each year and runs for 8 consecutive semesters;
   1. Each Year below refers to a consecutive Spring, Summer and Fall Semester
   2. 1st year—all expenses noted occur during the Spring & summer semesters except for part of the book supplies and sometimes the TPTA travel
   3. 2nd year-Details per semester are noted for the clinical education expenses; a portion of the books and supplies occurs each semester
   4. 3rd year—expenses occur spring & summer with exceptions noted for clinical education

1st year students (minimum $2,095):

• CPR fee (cash only) $50
• Clinical Education Document Fee $25
• Professional Liability Insurance $40
• Criminal Background Check $40
• TB test $20
• Drug Screen $30
• Proof of flu shot (based on insurance costs) $40
• Professional Dues (APTA) $80
• Books and Supplies $200 - $500
• Summer Clinical Education Travel $500 minimum (varies)
• TPTA meeting travel $50 - $150
• Travel to clinical education with off campus housing for 3 weeks – varies up to $1,000
• Clinical education site student application: $20 - $50

SOMETIMES ADDITIONAL COSTS REQUESTED BY INDIVIDUAL SITES FOR STUDENT CREDENTIAL REVIEW

2nd year students  (minimum $2,385):

• Clinical Education Document Fee $25
• Professional Liability Insurance $40
• Background Check $40
• Professional Dues $80
• Books and Supplies $200 - $500
• Travel/Housing to clinical education up to $2,000

Spring 4 weeks; Summer 4 weeks; Fall 10 weeks

3rd year students (minimum $2,235):

• CPR fee (cash only)$50
• Clinical Education Document Fee $25
• Professional Liability Insurance $40
• Scorebuilders $120**optional
• Clinical Education travel/housing up to $2,000

Spring 12 weeks; Fall 14 weeks

Travel/Living Expenses:

Students are responsible for providing their own transportation to all clinical experiences as well as their own living expenses during those clinical experiences. At times, the (CCCE) may be able to assist the student with housing arrangements. It is the responsibility of the student to secure housing. Information on possible stipends can be found on the Clinical Site Information Form (CSIF) on file in the clinical education office.