Physical Therapy Degree

The physical therapy program at Lebanon Valley College 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer physical therapy degrees.

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Lebanon Valley College (LVC)

215 W Main St, Lansdale, PA

Lebanon Valley College provides a variety of degree programs for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Annville, PA and operated as a private institution. The United Methodist affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. About two thousand students enroll at LVC annually.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Psychology
• Visual And Performing Arts
• English Language And Literature

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. 67% of students that apply are accepted to this school, of which 20 percent choose to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found at lvc.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $37,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's price of attendance calculator to understand their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Housing may be available for those who wish to live on-campus for around a cost of $4,700 annually. Some students at Lebanon Valley College may qualify for financial aid, which is typically offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for Lebanon Valley College is the "Flying Dutchmen", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through the NCAA. Sports available:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)

Students may visit the school's http://www.lvc.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Physical Therapy Program

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

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $43.81
  • Average Annual Salary: $91120
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $41.83
  • Average Annual Salary: $87000
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 620
  • Average Hourly Rate: $40.77
  • Average Annual Salary: $84800

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