Prosthetics and Orthotics (MS)

Format(s)
On-campus
Degree Type
Master of Science
Duration

2 years,
(5 terms, including 1 summer term)

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Format(s)
On-campus
Degree Type
Master of Science
Duration

2 years,
(5 terms, including 1 summer term)

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Have Questions?

Contact this program’s enrollment specialist(s):

Alice Miner
Alice Miner alice.miner@pitt.edu

Estimated Program Costs

Summer Term Tuition

Summer tuition cost is the University per graduate credit rate x 9 credits. The MSPO curriculum consists of one (1) summer term.

Lab and Facility Fees

The following are the lab fees associated with the program.

  • Fall Term (1st year students)
    • Introduction to Materials, Equipment and Fabrication – $250
  • Spring Term 
(1st year students)
    • Orthotics 1 – $500
      Prosthetics 1 – $625
  • Summer Term
    • Orthotics 2 – $375
    • Prosthetics 2 – $375
    • Spinal Orthotics – $375
  • Fall Term 
(2nd year students)
    • Orthotics 3 – $375
    • Prosthetics 3 – $500

Total for Program – $3,375 

In-State Tuition

These estimated tuition rates are based on the 2024-25 Academic Year tuition. This does not include costs for mandatory fees, university fees or other costs such as textbooks, supplies, laptop, etc.

$30,894

Full-Time Two Terms

$15,447

Full-Time Per Term

$1,255

Part-Time Per Credit

Out-of-State Tuition

These estimated tuition rates are based on the 2024-25 Academic Year tuition. This does not include costs for mandatory fees, university fees or other costs such as textbooks, supplies, laptop, etc.

$37,618

Full-Time Two Terms

$18,809

Full-Time Per Term

$1,534

Part-Time Per Credit

University Tuition and Fees Breakdown

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Funding Resources

Program-specific Funding Resources

Department-specific Funding Resources

The Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology offers competitive fellowships to MS students and postdocs.

  • View this scholarship page in late Fall of 2024 for possible scholarship opportunities for the 2025 school year.
  • Student Research Opportunities
  • AccelerATe

RST students are encouraged to apply for external funding. Below is a list of nationally competitive fellowships and funding databases. The links provide a basic summary of each fellowship. If you have specific questions regarding one of these fellowships, please contact the sponsor.

AccelerATe

A diverse and well-trained workforce is critical to meet the needs of a growing number of individuals who can benefit from Assistive Technology (AT), a number expected to double from one to two billion people by 2050. To ensure that AT is appropriate for those who need it, the workforce must promote excellence in AT education, design, provision, manufacturing and research. To help fuel this workforce growth, the Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology (RST) is offering the AccelerATe Scholarship.

Scholars will receive a one-time maximum scholarship award of $5,000 (U.S.) to offset costs associated with RST degree-granting programs including the master’s in either Rehabilitation Technology (RT) or Prosthetics & Orthotics (P&O).

Eligibility

  • Demonstrate financial need for the scholarship
  • Be from a group that is under-represented in STEM or health care fields and/or have demonstrated leadership supporting disadvantaged groups, such as racial/ethnic minorities, sexual and gender minorities, individuals with disabilities, or those in low-resource settings.

 

The AccelerATe Scholarship is sponsored by the Kaufman family.

 

Innovate, Educate, Elevate: Advanced Training in Rehabilitation Technology

A collaborative team of University of Pittsburgh faculty and external partners has been awarded a five-year, $875,000 training grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS). The grant, titled “Innovate, Educate, Elevate: Advanced Training in Rehabilitation Technology,” aims to expand the national workforce of highly skilled professionals delivering cutting-edge assistive technology (AT) services, with a focus on transition and vocational rehabilitation.

Over these five years, the initiative will:

  • Fully fund 10 master’s students to become leaders in rehabilitation technology.
  • Provide advanced training to 70 current professionals to strengthen national AT service capacity.
  • Foster collaboration between academia, clinicians, educators, and policymakers to enhance accessibility and employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities.

The project officially launched on October 1, 2025

Training Opportunities

  • Master’s in Rehabilitation Technology (MRT)
    • Focus: Prepares students for clinical, research, and design careers in rehabilitation and nonprofit settings.
    • Support: Full tuition, stipend, and professional development funding for 10 scholars (2 per year).
    • See the program’s admissions page for more details.
  • Continuing Education + ATP Certification Track
    • Focus: Upskills professionals (rehabilitation counselors, OTs, PTs, special educators, technologists) working in vocational rehab or nonprofit settings.
    • Support: Free access to online continuing education modules and waived RESNA Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) exam fee.
    • Delivery: 100% online and asynchronous.
    • Start Date: Flexible entry; ATP prep course offered in the fall semester.
    • Size: Up to 14 participants per year (70 total).
    • Eligibility: Current employment in a rehabilitation or nonprofit setting.
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Master of Rehabilitation Technology Program Awarded $875,000 U.S. Department of Education Training Grant

The five-year grant will expand the national workforce of highly skilled professionals delivering cutting-edge assistive technology services, with a focus on transition and vocational rehabilitation.

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Schoolwide Funding Resources

Matriculated SHRS students at the undergraduate and graduate level have the opportunity to apply for the following scholarships and financial award opportunities. Some awards are offered through the University and others are school-wide.

Merit Scholarship

The merit scholarships comprise three awards administered under a common application process. The purpose of these scholarships is to acknowledge and aid students who demonstrate high-level scholastic achievement and financial need. Multiple scholarships are awarded per year, pending available funds.

Current SHRS students can review eligibility and criteria for this scholarship on the Current Student Hub.

 

The Dr. Timothy C. and Mrs. Cynthia B. Sell Student Award

Donors Dr. Timothy Sell and Mrs. Cynthia Sell have established an endowed fund to promote diversity and inclusion within the SHRS student body. The SHRS Faculty Executive Committee will choose the award recipient(s) in mid-January and the award will be applied to the student’s spring tuition bill. Awards will be presented annually pending receipt of qualifying applications.

Current SHRS students can review eligibility and criteria for this scholarship on the Current Student Hub.

 

Student Resource Funds

The student resource funds comprise two awards administered under a common application process. The purpose of the awards is to provide support for qualified students presenting posters or papers at a conference and intended to cover a portion of travel and/or presentation supply expenses.

Current SHRS students can review eligibility and criteria for this scholarship on the Current Student Hub.

 

University Scholarships

  • Pitt Alumni Association Scholarships
    The Pitt Alumni Association manages multiple scholarships that students may be eligible to apply for.
  • Honors College Scholarships
    The University Honors College (UHC) advises undergraduates, seniors and alumni who are interested in pursuing national and international awards. These opportunities both recognize past accomplishments and give students enriching educational experiences beyond the classroom. The UHC provides guidance and support on scholarship, fellowship and grant competitions.

PittFund$Me

PittFund$Me connects students with real, relevant scholarships. Learn more by clicking here.

 

Search for a Scholarship

Use the Pittsburgh Foundation Scholarship search.

University Financial Aid

Visit studentaid.gov to access the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Pitt Federal School code – 008815

Office of Admissions and Financial Aid
University of Pittsburgh
139 University Place, Thackeray Hall
Pittsburgh, PA 15260

Office Hours:

Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.

Contact Information:

Email: finaid@pitt.edu
Phone: 412-624-7488
Website: https://oafa.pitt.edu/contact-us/

Resources


NOTE: Providing your social security number to the University of Pittsburgh in your application for admission is optional. Some SHRS graduate applications do not ask prospective students for their SSN. However, please be advised that you must provide your SSN to the University of Pittsburgh if you are completing the FAFSA or expecting a 1098-T to submit to the IRS for tuition-related expenses. Please click here for information on how to provide your SSN to the University of Pittsburgh if your application does not give you the option to include it with submission.

International Student Financial Information

The Office of International Services (OIS) provides a financial document to inform international graduate students of the financial requirement in order to issue a student visa document (Form I-20 or DS-2019). The document is updated annually.

See the International Graduate Financial Information 2025-2026 here.

  • International students are not eligible for Federal Student Financial Aid through the University of Pittsburgh.
  • International students are eligible to work on campus.
    • Please find additional information on the Office of International Services website.
    • International students may be eligible for a limited number of graduate student researcher positions (these positions are typically awarded to students in our Doctor of Philosophy programs) as well as certain SHRS scholarships.
      • Check out the SHRS scholarships below for eligibility requirements and guidelines.