Physical Therapy Degree

The physical therapy program at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center – New Orleans 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 Louisiana colleges that offer physical therapy degrees.

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Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center – New Orleans (LSUHSC)

2844 Tennessee Ave, Kenner, LA

Thinking about starting a career in the medical field? The LSU College of Health in New Orleans has schools for dentistry, nursing, allied health, medicine, and more! Degrees are offered in:

• Physical, occupational, and speech therapy
• Dental surgery
• Dental hygienist
• Public health
• Research
• Neuroscience
• Genetics
• Pharmacology
• Nursing
• And many other medical professions

Admission requirements vary depending on your chosen course of study, but most require successful completion of pre-requisite classes in subjects like biology and anatomy. Satisfactory scores on tests like the MCAT, DAT, and ACT are required for admission into specific corresponding schools. For information regarding admission to the program of your choice please check http://www.lsuhsc.edu/catalog/admission.aspx for particular requirements. LSUHSC tuition and fees vary by program; some courses operate annually and some operate by semester.

LSUHSC has two campuses in historic New Orleans; they also maintain two teaching hospitals within the city and several within the state. Even though LSUHSC is a public university, only about 40 out-of-state applications are accepted annually. In 2012, enrollment topped 2,500 and there were over 600 academic staff members. Career services and job board listings are individually maintained by each department.

Students Enrolled in the Physical Therapy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. LSUHSC 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

• New Orleans-Metairie, LA
  • Total Employment: 570
  • Average Hourly Rate: $35.96
  • Average Annual Salary: $74800

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