Bachelor in Physical Therapy Assistant (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Undergraduate tuition is $691 per credit-hour. Additional fees include a $150 enrollment fee and $350 technology fee per semester. Estimated program costs include $800 for credentialing.. Admissions are rolling.

This programme prepares licensed Physical Therapist Assistants for advanced clinical and leadership roles in patient care. It focuses on expanding expertise in orthopedic, neurological, and multisystem treatment approaches. Online coursework emphasizes evidence-based practice, outcome measurement, and real-world application. The degree is designed for working PTAs seeking career advancement.

Focus areas include Leadership, Pre-Physical Therapy.

The programme requires 67 semester hours, including 9 core, 26 general, 30 concentration, and 15 major courses. A capstone course is required for completion.

Graduates enter advanced roles in physical therapy settings, including leadership and specialized clinical practice.

Applicants must have graduated from a CAPTE-accredited PTA programme and completed anatomy, physiology, and their labs. Admission is rolling for the Fall term.

The programme totals about 67 credit hours. Online, full-time, 16 months (4 semesters). For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 64% of applicants.

Clarkson College began in 1888 as Nebraska’s first school of nursing. It later established a new campus, expanded its program offerings and adopted a new name. Healthcare remains the central focus, with nine fields and twenty majors covering undergraduate and graduate study. Professional learning options include Basic Life Support, Medication and Nurse Aide courses, offered online or on campus throughout the year. The academic approach combines professional preparation with clinical experience. Faculty members include experienced educators and practicing clinicians, giving students the opportunity to learn from academic and healthcare perspectives. Students may begin contributing to their communities before graduation through their chosen field.

Located in Omaha, Nebraska, Clarkson College operates a close-knit campus with a new Welcome Center and services supporting study, campus involvement and career preparation. The college is an educational partner with Nebraska Medicine and has more than 10 partnerships supporting education and professional growth. Students can take part in campus services, online resources, events and activities beyond the classroom. International students are welcomed alongside undergraduate, graduate, transfer and adult learners. Programs are offered in campus-based and online formats. Financial aid resources include scholarships, grants, loans and payment plans. Healthcare remains central to the student experience, with clinical learning and professional preparation connected across the college’s academic pathways.