Physical Therapy Degree

The physical therapy program at Maryville University of Saint Louis 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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Maryville University of Saint Louis

3547 S Jefferson Ave, Saint Louis, MO

Maryville University of Saint Louis provides a variety of program options for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Saint Louis, Missouri and operated as a private institution. Enrollment at Maryville University of Saint Louis exceeds 3,700 annually.

Areas of study available at Maryville University of Saint Louis include but are not limited to:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Visual And Performing Arts
• Psychology
• Social Sciences

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. Most students admitted to Maryville University of Saint Louis score in a range of 23 to 27 on the ACT exam. An estimated 70% of all students that applied were accepted at this school, with 43% of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $25,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's tuition calculator to better understand their cost of attending Maryville University of Saint Louis. Maryville University of Saint Louis may offer financial aid for students who are eligible as scholarships, grants, and loans.

Maryville University of Saint Louis has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)
• Soccer (NCAA Division II)
• Softball (NCAA Division II)

To see a full list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.maryville.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Physical Therapy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Maryville University of Saint Louis 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).