Academics


Physical Therapist Assistant Program

ESTIMATED COST

PTA Program Cost (excluding prerequisite courses)
On-Campus Program On-Line Program
Resident ~$2860 Resident ~$2950
Non-resident ~$3280 Non-resident ~$3400

Tuition for residents is $30 per credit hour with a maximum of $360 per semester. Tuition for non-residents is $40 per credit hour with a maximum of $480 per semester. Tuition for foreign students is $3000 per semester and financial verification is required.

The PTA Program charges a Program Fee of $600. This fee is $200 per semester for the On-Campus Program and $100 per semester for the On-Line Program. The Program Fee assists with the license preparation. Expenses related to licensure include the following:

Licensure Expenses
$230 PTA Licensure Exam Preparation Course
$350 National Physical Therapist Assistant Licensing Exam
$65 Thompson Prometric Testing Center Fee
$135 New Mexico Licensing Fee (License fee varies depending on the state.)

 

The tables below provide a detailed breakdown of the costs associated with each program.

On-Campus Program
Semester Resident
Tuition
Non-Resident
Tuition
Program Fee Textbooks
Spring Semester $360 $480 $200 ~$700
Summer Semester $180 $240 $200 ~$200
Fall Semester $360 $480 $200 ~$100
Spring Semester $360 $480 $000 ~$0
Total $1260 $1680 $600 ~$1000
 
On-Line Program*
Semester Resident
Tuition
Non-Resident
Tuition
Program Fee Textbooks
Spring Semester $210 $280 $100 ~$550
Summer Semester $210 $280 $100 ~$150
Fall Semester $180 $240 $100 ~$200
Spring Semester $210 $280 $100 ~$100
Summer Semester $180 $240 $100 ~$0
Fall Semester $360 $480 $100 ~$0
Total $1350 $1800 $600 ~$1000
 

*Students participating in the On-Line Program are responsible for transportation and lodging associated with the on-campus portion of PTA lab courses. Students are required to be at San Juan College approximately one week per PTA lab course toward the end of the semester. On-Line students are also responsible for additional fees related to printing course material and obtaining a proctor for the PTAP exams.

Students in both programs are also responsible for immunizations, goniometer ($20), gait belt ($10), transportation on clinical rotations, and lodging on clinical rotations (if necessary).

Financial Aid

Financial Aid is available for students who qualify:
Financial Aid
San Juan College
4601 College Blvd.
Farmington , NM 87402
505) 566-3323