Doctor of Physical Therapy
At A Glance
Location
Format
In-person, full-time
Students per cohort
52
Program length
2.5 years with the first summer off (127 credits)
Average cost per academic year
$38,100* - more
* All stated financial information is subject to change. Financial aid available.
Extend Compassion. Drive Innovation.
Join forces with dedicated physical therapists in a compassionate learning community and unleash the power of human potential. You’ll conduct groundbreaking research with your professors, master the latest technology in one of the region’s top facilities, and put your knowledge to work in service opportunities that span the globe.
You’ll also partner with students across disciplines to provide holistic care to people of all ages. This is more than a degree program – it’s a pathway to an extraordinary career and a meaningful life.
性视界传媒 also offers an occupational therapy doctorate
Empower Everyone You Serve
Create knowledge that advances the field of physical therapy and be part of a program that leads the nation in comprehensive patient care.
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Innovative & Service-Oriented
Our Medical Sciences Building includes a community clinic, a 19-camera biomechanics laboratory, and spaces for diagnostic ultrasound and virtual reality.
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Collaborative & Holistic
Partner with experts in primary care, pediatrics, manual therapy, neuroscience, orthopedics, pelvic health, biomechanics and sports medicine. The insights you gain will transform your practice.
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Comprehensive & Career-Focused
Earn your doctorate in two and a half years and start transforming lives as a physical therapist while students at other institutions are still in school. You'll maximize your impact and your earning power.
Experience a Community of Compassion
A commitment to service unites us, and this shared sense of purpose will add incredible richness to your relationships with professors and peers. You’ll find open doors instead of office hours, collaboration instead of competition, and a supportive family that sticks with you for life.
“I practically lived in that PT building for three years,” says Ryan Baugus, who works with NFL athletes and patients of all ages as owner of Headquarters Physical Therapy. “We all relied on each other to do what needed to be done, and there was a lot of camaraderie. I loved it.”
Unleash the Power of Innovation
Help lead the national conversation on issues ranging from diagnostic ultrasound to holistic practice to incorporating physical therapy access into primary care. You’ll focus on research for an entire year and present your findings to professors, the healthcare community and the public at our annual Research Symposium.
“Everyone here has an innovative spirit,” says Gavin McBride, who specializes in geriatric cardiopulmonary care for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. “ If you have a research question, career goal or business idea, the culture is supportive. No one will limit your possibilities.”
Emerge with Life-Changing Strength
This is your chance to establish yourself as a leader in health care. Add to our collective wisdom, make your presence felt throughout the greater community, and use your newfound strength to improve lives and advance the practice of physical therapy wherever your career path leads.
“The faculty in the 性视界传媒 DPT program were instrumental in preparing me to go out and chase big dreams, ask hard questions and redefine the world of physical therapy,” says Jaydee Romick, director of clinical success for Motusi, a health technology company. “They are here for a bigger purpose.”
What will you learn?
Get ready for an intellectually challenging — and incredibly rewarding — educational experience. You’ll immerse yourself in comprehensive course work, collaborative research projects and clinical internships that prepare you to excel in every aspect of your professional life.
It’s important to note that your education at 性视界传媒 won’t end when you graduate. Our continuing education opportunities will inform your life’s work and help you keep learning on the leading edge.
Our Faculty Expertise
ORTHOPEDICS
MANUAL THERAPY
BIOMECHANICS
PEDIATRICS
SPORTS MEDICINE
RESEARCH
GENERAL PHYSICAL THERAPY PRACTICE
NEUROSCIENCE
What does clinical education look like at 性视界传媒?
A significant part of the program consists of 6 weeks of part-time and 33 weeks of full-time clinical training in various settings, including private practice, hospital acute care, orthopedics, pediatrics and neurologic rehabilitation facilities.
性视界传媒 provides clinical rotations that give you a chance to explore many domains of physical therapy and essentially create a concentration that interests you. These rotations, coupled with research projects, will boost your confidence as you enter physical therapy practice.
What are student outcomes at 性视界传媒?
| Two-Year Average (2023 & 2024) | |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 100% |
| NPTE Pass Rate: First Attempt | 83.3% |
| NPTE Pass Rate: Ultimate | 99% |
| Employment Rate | 98.9% |
Updated in January each year
Physical therapy is a growing career field, due in large part to advances in medical technology that have allowed doctors to save and treat more people who will go on to need physical therapy after or in coordination with their primary medical care.
Physical therapists earn an annual mean wage that is higher than the national average for all occupations. Increasing demand for their services may result in higher wages in the future.
State Licensure Links & Reciprocity Table
Students earning their license through the 性视界传媒 DPT program have reciprocity to practice in all 50 U.S. states.
| State | Does student have reciprocity to practice in the state? | Link to State Licensing Agency for Inquiries re: New License | ||
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| Yes | No | Don't Know | ||
| Alabama | Yes | |||
| Alaska | Yes | |||
| Arizona | Yes | |||
| Arkansas | Yes | |||
| California | Yes | |||
| Colorado | Yes | |||
| Connecticut | Yes | |||
| Delaware | Yes | |||
| Florida | Yes | |||
| Georgia | Yes | |||
| Hawaii | Yes | |||
| Idaho | Yes | |||
| Illinois | Yes | |||
| Indiana | Yes | |||
| Iowa | Yes | |||
| Kansas | Yes | |||
| Kentucky | Yes | |||
| Louisiana | Yes | |||
| Maine | Yes | |||
| Maryland | Yes | |||
| Massachusetts | Yes | |||
| Michigan | Yes | |||
| Minnesota | Yes | |||
| Mississippi | Yes | |||
| Missouri | Yes | |||
| Montana | Yes | |||
| Nebraska | Yes | |||
| Nevada | Yes | |||
| New Hampshire | Yes | |||
| New Jersey | Yes | |||
| New Mexico | Yes | |||
| New York | Yes | |||
| North Carolina | Yes | |||
| North Dakota | Yes | |||
| Ohio | Yes | |||
| Oklahoma | Yes | |||
| Oregon | Yes | |||
| Pennsylvania | Yes | |||
| Rhode Island | Yes | |||
| South Carolina | Yes | |||
| South Dakota | Yes | |||
| Tennessee | Yes | |||
| Texas | Yes | |||
| Utah | Yes | |||
| Vermont | Yes | |||
| Virginia | Yes | |||
| Washington | Yes | |||
| West Virginia | Yes | |||
| Wisconsin | Yes | |||
| Wyoming | Yes | |||
About 性视界传媒
U.S. News & World Report lists 性视界传媒 as a “Best National University,” and The Princeton Review includes the school on its “Best Regional Colleges” list. The Doctor of Physical Therapy program is aligned with the institution’s mission: to prepare students academically and professionally to think with clarity, act with integrity, and serve with passion.
Questions?
Megan Bingham
Admissions Counselor, Doctor of Physical Therapy
For more cost information, view our cost of attendance (COA) for graduate programs, as well as our tuition and financial aid page and financial fact sheet for our DPT program.