Orthotist/Prosthetist Program

In United States, 17 schools offer Orthotist/Prosthetist program. The average tuition & fees at the schools is $22,657. The average annual age after completing Orthotist/Prosthetist program is $104,628.

2023 Average Tuition for Orthotist/Prosthetist Programs

Total 17 schools offer the Orthotist/Prosthetist programs. Its average tuition & fees is $22,657. In public schools, the tuition & fees is $9,423 for State residents and $16,331 for out-of-state students. In private schools the costs for the Orthotist/Prosthetist program is $41,636.
2023 Tuition & Fees of Orthotist/Prosthetist programs
Tuition & Fees
In-State (public schools)$9,423
Out-of-State (public schools)$16,331
Private schools$41,636
Average$22,657

What is Orthotist/Prosthetist Program?

Orthotist/Prosthetist is A program that prepares individuals, in consultation with physicians and other therapists, to design and fit orthoses for patients with disabling conditions of the limbs and/or spine, and prostheses for patients who have partial or total absence of a limb or significant superficial deformity. Includes instruction in biomechanics, gait analysis, pathomechanics, kinesiology, pathology, neuroanatomy, materials science, diagnostic imaging, patient analysis and measurement, impression taking, model rectification, assistive/restorative technology and engineering applications, product finishing, diagnostic and definitive fitting and alignment, power devices, postoperative management, and patient counseling and follow-up.

Average Income after Completing Orthotist/Prosthetist Program

The annual average wage after completing Orthotist/Prosthetist is $104,628 and hourly 38.552. This statistics is based on the employment and wage data (May 2019) from Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Next table shows the possible occupation and job list with average income having Orthotist/Prosthetist degree/certificate.
Average Income after completing Orthotist/Prosthetist Program
Occupation/Job TitleHourly WageAnnul Wage
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$127,640
Health Teachers, Postsecondary$116,780
Miscellaneous Engineers$53.50$111,280
Engineers, All Other$53.50$111,280
Miscellaneous Life Scientists$48.26$100,370
Life Scientists, All Other$48.26$100,370
Radiation Therapists$47.28$98,340
Physical Therapists$47.10$97,960
Occupational Therapists$44.61$92,800
Speech-Language Pathologists$43.01$89,460

Colleges Offering Orthotist/Prosthetist program

Alabama State University

Public, 4-years
Montgomery, AL

Tuition: $19,576
Population: 3,828
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Loma Linda University

Private, 4-years
Loma Linda, CA

Tuition: $27,900
Population: 4,280
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University of Hartford

Private, 4-years
West Hartford, CT

Tuition: $47,647
Population: 5,732
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St Petersburg College

Public, 4-years
St. Petersburg, FL

Tuition: $9,286
Population: 23,501
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Northwestern University

Private, 4-years
Evanston, IL

Tuition: $65,997
Population: 23,161
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Eastern Michigan University

Public, 4-years
Ypsilanti, MI

Tuition: $15,510
Population: 14,018
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Oakland University

Public, 4-years
Rochester Hills, MI

Tuition: $23,188
Population: 16,108
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Concordia University-Saint Paul

Private, 4-years
Saint Paul, MN

Tuition: $25,000
Population: 5,544
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Century College

Public, 2-4 years
White Bear Lake, MN

Tuition: $6,182
Population: 7,646
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NHTI-Concord's Community College

Public, 2-4 years
Concord, NH

Tuition: $15,450
Population: 2,619
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Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology

Public, 4-years
Okmulgee, OK

Tuition: $11,384
Population: 2,357
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University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Public, 4-years
Pittsburgh, PA

Tuition: $39,890
Population: 33,767
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Baylor College of Medicine

Private, 4-years
Houston, TX

Population: 1,610
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University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Public, 4-years
Dallas, TX

Tuition: $6,696
Population: 2,354
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Spokane Falls Community College

Public, 4-years
Spokane, WA

Tuition: $5,494
Population: 3,795
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University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Public, 4-years
Seattle, WA

Tuition: $41,997
Population: 52,319
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Francis Tuttle Technology Center

Public, Less than 2 years
Oklahoma City, OK

Tuition: $1,320
Population: 2,559
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All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023