Physical Therapy Degree

The physical therapy program at Midwestern University – Glendale 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 Texas colleges that offer physical therapy degrees.

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Midwestern University – Glendale

2345 Southwest 3rd Street, Suite101, Grand Prairie, TX

Located in Glendale, Arizona, Midwestern University - Glendale is a nonprofit private graduate institution. The enrollment at this school is nearly 2,500 students annually. Midwestern University - Glendale is a highly respected healthcare and medical school and is fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission.

A number specialty schools of study are operated by Midwestern University - Glendale. These schools may have differing tuition costs. Listed below are the specialty schools along with their estimated annual tuition:

• Dental School (Tuition: $57,000/year)
• Optometry School (Tuition: $30,000/year)
• Osteopathic Medical School (Tuition: $50,000/year)
• Pharmacy School (Tuition: $43,000/year)
• Podiatry School (Tuition: $32,000/year)

Annual tuition for graduate students is estimated to be close to $38,000. There may be on-campus housing available for students and costs around $4,700 per year. For more information please check with the school's housing office.

Students can select from many areas of study, including:

• Osteopathic Medicine
• Pharmacy
• Biomedical Science
• Physician Assistant

To see a full list of student services, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please visit the school's website at www.midwestern.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Physical Therapy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Midwestern University – Glendale 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

• Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $49.69
  • Average Annual Salary: $103350
• Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $41.14
  • Average Annual Salary: $85560

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