EXHIBIT 23.2


                      CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
                      ----------------------------------

We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of
Parametric Technology Corporation on Form S-8 of our reports dated October 26,
1998, on our audits of the consolidated financial statements and financial
statement schedule of Parametric Technology Corporation as of September 30, 1998
and 1997, and for the years ended September 30, 1998, 1997 and 1996, which
reports are included or incorporated by reference in the Annual Report on Form
10-K of Parametric Technology Corporation for the year ended September 30, 1998.



                                                  /s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

                                                  PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP



Boston, Massachusetts
April 8, 1999