Program Overview

Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

The Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Binghamton University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in physical therapy. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) and is intended for students who wish to pursue a career in physical therapy.

Length of Program

The length of the program includes all student instruction and interaction, including classroom, laboratory, exams, and clinical education. The program duration is as follows:

• Length of program, excluding breaks: 118 weeks
• Length of program, including breaks: 153 weeks

Clinical Education

The program requires all students to complete at least one clinical education experience, for which they are required to seek alternative housing or travel accommodations. Students are responsible for costs associated with:

• Housing
• Travel
• Food during clinical education Per policy 5.2.1 of Binghamton's DPT Student Clinical Education Handbook, students are required to ensure that all health requirements are accurate and up-to-date. Students are responsible for all costs associated with completing these requirements.

Student Costs

The estimated costs for the program are as follows: | Year | Annual Tuition (In-State) | Annual Tuition (Out-of-State) | Annual Institutional Fees | Total Expected Costs of Other Program-Related Expenses | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | $33,058 | $40,452 | $2,469 | $855 | | 2 | $31,026 | $38,014 | $2,469 | $12 | | 3 | $31,026 | $38,014 | $2,469 | $24 | | Total | $95,110 | $116,480 | $7,407 | $891 |

The total cost of the program, including tuition, fees, and other program costs, is:

• In-state student: $103,408
• Out-of-state student: $124,778

Financial Assistance

The program does not offer financial assistance specific to DPT students. However, other opportunities may exist at Binghamton University for financial support.

Student Debt Summary

No data is provided due to 10 or fewer graduating students in the calendar year 2025.