Student Financial Fact Sheet
The information below applies to students enrolled in the Duke Doctor of Physical Therapy Program between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2025.
Program Overview
| Program Length (excluding breaks) |
124 weeks |
| Program Length (including breaks) |
143 weeks |
| Clinical Education Travel Required |
No |
Estimated Student Costs
| Cost Category |
Year 1 |
Year 2 |
Year 3 |
Program Total |
| Tuition (Private Institution) |
$42,000 |
$42,000 |
$42,000 |
$126,000 |
| Institutional Fees |
$8,772 |
$6,857 |
$5,921 |
$21,550 |
| Other Program Expenses |
$3,925 |
$320 |
$0 |
$4,245 |
| Total Cost |
$54,697 |
$49,177 |
$47,921 |
$151,795 |
Clinical Education Cost Responsibility
| Housing, travel, and food |
Student responsibility |
| Pet care/childcare |
Student responsibility |
| Site compliance requirements |
Student responsibility |
| Clinical interviews or site matching travel |
Student responsibility |
Students are encouraged to explore cost‑of‑living estimates for potential locations: MIT Living Wage Calculator.
Financial Support Availability
| DPT‑specific financial assistance |
Yes |
| DPT‑specific scholarships |
Yes |
| Graduate assistantships |
Yes |
Students may also visit the APTA Financial Solutions Center for additional guidance.
Student Debt Summary
| Average DPT Program Debt (2025 Graduates) |
$118,443 |
| Average Total Student Loan Debt |
N/A |
