Overview
Tuition $18,230
Licensure pass rate (2024) 43.75%
Duration 12 months
Accreditor CAPTE
Under the direction and supervision of physical therapists, physical therapist assistants treat patients through exercise, manual therapy, gait and balance training, and other therapeutic interventions.
Career outlook
Employers hire physical therapist assistants to carry out treatment plans through exercise, manual therapy, and gait training under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
Getting in
What Arkansas Tech University asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance exam TEAS
Ozark campus page: total program cost $18,230 in-state (year 1 $8,890 + year 2 $9,340), $23,200 out-of-state. 46 weeks excluding breaks (51 including). NPTE first-time pass rate 43.75% (2023 and 2024 two-year average); ultimate 78.1%.
Checked Oct 2026 on the school's site. Requirements change each cycle, so confirm before you apply.
Prerequisites
The prerequisites you'll need to meet to apply to this program at Arkansas Tech University. Open a category to see each one.