PTA Program Financial Fact Sheet
Bakersfield College
Physical Therapists Assistant Program
Financial Fact Sheet 2022-2023
The data applies to students experiencing the program in academic year 2022-2023. 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: 64
Length of Program in Weeks including breaks: 104
Clinical Education
Does this program have a requirement for all students to complete at least one clinical
education experience for which the students would be required to seek alternative
housing or travel accommodations to attend?
Yes:
No: X
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.
All effort is made to place students within Kern County, but students may be required to go out of the area to meet inpatient experience requirements.
Student Costs
Note: These are costs experienced by students in the 2022-2023 academic year. Annual costs are estimates and subject to increases. Students should contact the program for further information related to costs
Note: Annual costs are estimates and subject to increases. Students should contact the program for further information related to costs.
| Cost Description | Year 1 | Year 2 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Tuition Public Institution, In-district or In-state Student: | $966 | $1150 | $2116 |
| Annual Tuition Public Institution, Out-of-district or Out-of-state student: | $5691 | $6775 | $12,466 |
| Annual Tuition Private Institution Student: | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total expected cost of other program-related expenses [Includes: required texts, laboratory fees, and other program costs for the entire technical program.] | $50 | $50 | $100 |
| Total expected cost of other program-related expenses [Includes: required texts, laboratory fees, and other program costs for the entire technical program.] | $2201 | $1104 | $3305 |
| Total Cost of the Program [Includes: tuition, fees, and other program costs for the entire technical program |
$3217 (in-state) $7942 (out of state) |
$2304 (in-state) $7929 (out of state) |
$5521 (in-state) $15,871 (out of state) |
Note: Students are encouraged to explore the cost of living for areas where they may choose to live. One possible web resource is the Living Wage calculator.
Does the institution offer financial assistance specific to PTA students?
Yes:
No: X
Does the program/institution offer scholarships specific to PTA students?
Yes:
No: X
Does the program offer federal work-study positions specific to PTA students?
Yes:
No: X
Note: Other opportunities may exist at the institution for FINANCIAL SUPPORT-please contact the program for further information.
APTA student members are encouraged to visit the APTA Financial Solutions Center at https://www.apta.org/your- career/financial-management/financial-solutions-center.
Student Debt Summary
Average student debt from the PTA Program technical phase for students who graduated in 2023: $4253. Average student debt after completing the PTA program. Includes all student loan debt: $15,426.
