Program Costs
About 16 semester hours are needed to complete the program, including the minimum English and math requirements. The approximate tuition cost is $129.54 plus laboratory fees per credit hour for Cuyahoga County residents ($159.08 for out-of-county residents). If you have completed some courses — either at Tri-C or another college — the cost will be lower, as fewer credit hours will be left to fulfill. If you need remedial courses, the cost will be slightly higher depending on the number of extra courses. Textbooks vary in cost, but plan to spend an average of $120. One textbook is required at this time.
What are some other associated costs?
The following costs may also be incurred and are subject to change (this list may not be all-inclusive):
- Background check by vendor authorized by Tri-C: $90 to $130
- Drug screening, if indicated by clinical site: About $45
- Professional liability insurance from Tri-C: About $20 per semester of practicum
- Physical examination, including vision test: Varies
- Immunizations and testing, including Hepatitis B series: Varies
- Certification in CPR from American Heart Association's Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers course: About $65
- Proof of medical insurance coverage or student health insurance: Around $200, but varies
- Uniforms (scrubs or uniforms) and leather shoes
- All stationary supplies (ream of paper for printing documents, etc.)
- Parking and transportation fees to and from the practicum site, if applicable
- Disposable lab coat, gloves and safety glasses provided by the program
- Supplemental fees for each MLT course: About $55