2023-2024

The Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program at the University of Massachusetts Lowell is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).

  • Program Name: Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program
  • Department: Physical Therapy and Kinesiology
  • Institution: University of Massachusetts Lowell
  • Address: 113 Wilder Street, Suite 301
  • City: Lowell
  • State: MA
  • Zip Code: 01854

2023-2024 Academic Year

  • Length of Program Excluding Breaks of Student Instruction/Interaction (including classroom, laboratory, exams, and clinical education): 124 weeks
  • Length of Program Including Breaks: 156 weeks
  • 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
Student CostsYear 1Year 2Year 3Total
Annual tuition public institution, in-state student$26,401$22,995$20,440$69,836
Annual tuition public institution, out-of-state student$47,716$41,559$36,941$126,216
Annual tuition private institution student$0$0$0$0
Annual institutional fees for a full time student$3,576$3,576$3,576$10,728
Total expected cost of other program-related costs (includes textbooks, laboratory fees, clinical education, and other costs for length of program)$3,000$3,000$3,000$9,000
Total Costs of the ProgramIn-State: $33,124In-State: $29,558In-State: $26,883In-State: $89,564
Out-of-State: $54,439Out-of-State: $48,122Out-of-State: $43,384Out-of-State: $145,944

Note: Annual costs are estimates and subject to increases. Students should contact the program for further information related to costs.

  • Does the institution offer financial assistance specific to DPT students: Yes
  • Does the institution offer scholarships specific to DPT students: Yes
  • Does the program offer graduate assistantships specific to DPT students: Yes
Student Debt Summary (2023 Graduates)Cost
Average student debt from the DPT program$59,651
Average total student debt after completing the DPT program$81,380