Physical Therapist Assistant at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies

Overview

Tuition $33,845

Duration 16 months

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 Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies asks for, taken from its own admissions page.

Entrance exam TEAS

Minimum GPA 2.75

2026 APTA student financial fact sheet: total cost of the program $33,845 (private tuition $30,115 over two years plus fees and other program costs). 68 weeks excluding breaks, 91 including. Residential AAS at Fayette. CAPTE status and NPTE pass rate not stated on the pages or fact sheet fetched.

Prerequisite courses

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 Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies. Open a category to see each one.

College courses

1

Entrance exams

2

Certifications

1

Health and background checks

5

Application basics

3

Experience

1