Physical Therapist Assistant Program  
Lake Superior College, Duluth, Minnesota
 
PTA Program Costs
 
The total estimated cost to complete all technical courses in the two-year program at LSC is approximately $7,590.00  This does not include pre-requisite courses, nor does it include costs for books for basic science and general education courses.  Additional costs include licensure exam upon graduation ($500) and APTA student membership (optional - approximately $50).  Other costs may be incurred if the student completes internships at clinical sites outside the region.
 
Required:  Pre-program costs 
Physical Exam - $100

CPR certification for the professional rescuer - $50

Technical Program Costs  (semesters I, II, III, IV on PTA Program planner, including full-time clinical experiences)

LSC Tuition (estimate - in-state) - $7,437.00 (2 years)

Fees - $1130.00 (2 years) - for more details, see Fees
Books/Supplies, and other program fees - $1355.00 (2 years - PTA technical courses only)

Total Estimated Costs for In-State Student:  $9779.00

Costs exclude housing, food, and personal expenses.
 
Lake Superior College   
2101 Trinity Road   
Duluth MN 55811 
Phone: (218) 733-7600   
or  
1-800-432-2884 
Lake Superior Home Page Created January 21, 1998 for Lake Superior College   
Last Revision: May 23, 2005 
mail: j.worley@lsc.mnscu.edu 
URL:http://www.lsc.mnscu.edu/academics/programs/PTA/progcost.htm