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Bradley University 1501 W. Bradley Ave. Peoria, IL 61625 (309) 677-3489
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| Doctor of Physical Therapy Program | Contact Us |
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While the costs of a professional degree such as the Doctorate of Physical Therapy can be significant, the return on the investment is extremely rewarding---both personally and financially. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average annual salary of physical therapists in Illinois is $75,480 (as of May 2007). Bradley’s DPT program is a particularly attractive investment considering that our program is priced thousands of dollars less than similar programs and the cost of living in the Peoria area is at least 1/3 less than that of larger urban areas such as Chicago. Typical Bradley DPT graduates will recapture their program costs within two years of graduation. Costs and Billing Bradley’s DPT program price of $60,000* (cohort starting June 2010) covers the entire 3-year program and is inclusive of all tuition and required fees. Three payments of $20,000* are due June 15 of each year. Any financial assistance a student may have will be deducted at the beginning of each billing cycle. Books, supplies, and lab fees are the student’s responsibility and are in addition to the program cost. An increase in program price is expected each year. Graduate Assistantships The Department of Physical Therapy usually offers a limited number of half-time Graduate Assistantships. These positions are competitive and apply to only one academic year of the program. In return for working within the department for 10 hours per week, a Graduate Assistant will receive a partial tuition waiver and a stipend. Because our application process begins so early, we cannot guarantee these positions until late in the Spring semester. A separate application process is required and will be initiated after you are fully admitted into the program. Student Loans Effective July 1, 2007, DPT students can borrow $20,500 annually in federal Stafford loans. To qualify, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year they wish to borrow. FAFSA filing and renewal is available online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. In order for loan proceeds to be available at the requirement date, Bradley recommends filing the FAFSA by March 1st. Other borrowing opportunities can be explored at Bradley’s Student Financial Services website: http://sfs.bradley.edu. *Subject to change for each new cohort. |