Physical Therapy Degree

The physical therapy program at A T Still University of Health Sciences prepares students for a career as a physical therapist, consultant, educator, administrator, and clinical scholar. The program focuses on alleviating physical and functional impairments and limitations caused by injury or disease through the design and implementation of therapeutic interventions to promote fitness and health. Program courses include: anatomy and physiology, kinesiology, neuroscience, pathological physiology, physical growth process, physical therapy modalities, rehabilitation psychology, physical therapy administration, and professional standards and ethics. Get more details below including other Missouri colleges that offer physical therapy degrees.

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A T Still University of Health Sciences

5200 Glennon Dr, Saint Louis, MO

A T Still University of Health Sciences, a nonprofit private graduate level school, is located in the city of Kirksville. Enrollment at this school is nearly 3,600 students per year. Fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission, A T Still University of Health Sciences awards graduate level degrees as a health sciences school.

A variety specialty schools of study are operated by A T Still University of Health Sciences. These schools may have differing tuition costs. Listed below are the specialty schools along with their estimated annual tuition:

• Dental School (Tuition: $53,000/year)
• Osteopathic Medical School (Tuition: $44,000/year)

Graduate level tuition is expected to cost about $26,000 per year. There may be on-campus housing available for students and costs are estimated to be about $5,800 for the year. For more information please check with the school's housing office.

Students may choose from several areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Osteopathic Medicine
• Audiology, Hearing Sciences
• Physical Therapy
• Physician Assistant

A school affiliated hospital is available which provides learning opportunities for students as well as access to medical and healthcare professionals for local residents.

Students should take a look at the school's http://www.atsu.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Physical Therapy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. A T Still University of Health Sciences offers a doctorate degree program in physical therapy.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

Physical Therapists

Description

Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, physical therapists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 34.0% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• St. Louis, MO-IL
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $37.83
  • Average Annual Salary: $78690

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).