Physical Therapy Degree

The physical therapy program at University of the Sciences 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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University of the Sciences (USciences)

4170 City Ave, Philadelphia, PA

University of the Sciences is a nonprofit private institution located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and provides a large number of program options for students. Approximately 2,900 students are enrolled annually at University of the Sciences.

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

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Physical Sciences
• Psychology

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. Students may submit either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions to USP. A score in a range of 1640 - 1910 on the SAT, or 23 - 27 for the ACT is common among accepted students. 64% of those students that apply are admitted to this school, of which 16% choose to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found at usciences.edu.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $35,000 annually, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's net price calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. The price of on-campus housing is approximately $8,400 annually. University of the Sciences may offer financial aid for students that are eligible by way of grants and loans.

USP has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Sports available may include but not limited to:

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

Students who would like to see more about University of the Sciences may check out their website at http://www.usciences.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Physical Therapy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of the Sciences 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).