Physical Therapy Degree

The physical therapy program at Elon University 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 North Carolina colleges that offer physical therapy degrees.

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Elon University (ECSU)

1704 Weeksville Rd, Elizabeth City, NC

Elon University, a nonprofit private institution, offers a variety of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Elon, North Carolina, it resides in a suburban setting for students to study in. Elon University has a yearly student enrollment of approximately five thousand.

Areas of study offered at Elon University include but are not limited to:

• Communications And Journalism
• Legal Professions And Studies
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Social Sciences

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. Very common test scores among students accepted to this school are between 25 - 29 on the ACT, or 1680 - 1980 for the SAT exam. This school accepts approximately 60 percent of applicants yearly. Of those accepted, around 27 percent registered for enrollment. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $31,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's net price calculator to understand their cost of attendance. School housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is approximately $4,900. Students at this school may be eligible for aid which is generally grants and loans.

Athletic programs are available at Elon University through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate athletics. Sports available may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)

To see a full list of areas of study, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.elon.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Physical Therapy Program

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

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