Podiatric physicians earn a national median salary of $160,300 a year, with the highest 10% earning more than $309,670, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Earnings also vary by practice setting: the median salary for podiatrists working in physicians' offices is $207,240.
We believe you should understand the cost before you commit. Your total program tuition is fixed when you enroll and won't increase as long as you stay on track—no mid-program tuition increases. Podiatric medicine students are eligible for federal loan programs that can help cover the full cost of attendance, and 85% of SMU DPM students receive financial aid.
Salary data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025.
$160,300
Median salary
Price locked
At enrollment
85%
Receive aid
Tuition
Total program pricing for cohorts starting July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027. Tuition is fixed for the length of the program and assessed per-unit each term.
| Program | Total Units | Total Program Price |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) | 162 | $194,211 |
| Bridge to Podiatric Medicine (BPR-DPM) | 124 | $148,528 |
What's Included
Included
Tuition and all standard program fees (including books, graduation fees) in one number.
Not included
Healthcare and parking are billed separately.
How the Guarantee Works
- One published price for your entire program.
- Locked for the full length of your degree - no annual tuition increases.
- Assumes continuous enrollment and normal progression through the official program of study.
- If you fall behind cohort (leave of absence, course failure, reduced enrollment, or program extension), you may be reassigned to a later cohort and charged that cohort's pricing.
Application Fees & Deposits
Non-refundable, whether or not you enroll or attend.
| Application Fee - Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (3rd-party vendor) | $205 |
| Tuition Deposit - Podiatric Medicine & Bridge | $1,000 |
Additional Fees
| APMLE Examination Fee - 2nd and 4th year (3rd party) | $925 each |
| Audit Fee - Theory Course | $100 |
| Audit Fee - Clinical Course | $150 |
| Synthesis Continuation Fee | $100 |
| Returned Check Fee | $25 |
