Physical Therapy Degree

The physical therapy program at CUNY College of Staten Island 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 New York colleges that offer physical therapy degrees.

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CUNY College of Staten Island

2900 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY

CUNY College of Staten Island is a public institution that has a large number of majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Staten Island, NY, in a predominantly urban area. Enrollment at CSI is nearly fourteen thousand yearly.

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

• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Social Sciences
• English Language And Literature

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. Most students admitted to this school score in a range of 910 - 1100 on the SAT exam. 90% of applicants are accepted to CUNY College of Staten Island, of which 31 percent choose to attend.

The tuition at this school varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay nearly $6,100 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $13,000 per year. Students at CUNY College of Staten Island may qualify for aid which is typically grants and loans.

Athletic programs are available at CSI through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate sports. Available athletic programs offered may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)
• Softball (NCAA Division III)
• Swimming and Diving (NCAA Division III)

Students may take a look at the school's http://www.csi.cuny.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Physical Therapy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. CUNY College of Staten Island has offered the following program levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $42.31
  • Average Annual Salary: $88010
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $44.49
  • Average Annual Salary: $92540

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