Estimated Program Costs

The following is the estimated cost of the Physical Therapist Assistant program using the 2023-2024 tuition/fee schedule:

Books:

  • $1,000

Tuition:

  • $6,416.00 (New Mexico Resident)
  • $18,714.00 (Non-New Mexico Resident)

Program Fees:

  • 1 Pair of Scrubs with Patch and Polo $101.50
  • DOH Caregivers Criminal History Screening $74.40
  • DOH Livescan $88.00
  • Drug Screen 10 Panel + $18.55
  • Registration Fee: $232.00 ($58 per term)
  • Technology Fee: $650.00 ($13 per credit hour)
  • Program Subscriptions $533.00

Total estimated costs for NM Resident - $8,113.45 *
Total estimated costs for Non-NM Resident - $20,411.45* 
(*Not including General Education Books)

You are responsible for transportation to and from clinical sites. You may have the option to attend clinical sites outside of Albuquerque; however, you would be responsible for any necessary lodging.