Physical Therapy Degree

The physical therapy program at East Tennessee State 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 Tennessee colleges that offer physical therapy degrees.

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East Tennessee State University

1510 Lake Rd, Dyersburg, TN

East Tennessee State University is a public institution that has a large selection of degrees available for students to choose from. The school is located in Johnson City, Tennessee, in a predominantly urban area. ETSU has an annual student enrollment of over 15,000.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs ETSU offers:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Psychology
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school transcripts, which are then studied by the admissions staff. Very common standardized test scores among applicants accepted to ETSU are within the range of 19 - 24 on the ACT, or 860 - 1090 for the SAT exam. Roughly 90 percent of all students that applied were accepted at ETSU, with 48 percent of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay approximately $6,900, while out-of-state residents pay $22,000 annually. The price of on-campus housing is estimated to be $4,000 annually. Students enrolled at this school may be eligible for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.

The East Tennessee State University Buccaneers participate in several athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs offered may include:

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

Students who wish to view more about ETSU can take a look at their website at http://www.etsu.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Physical Therapy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. East Tennessee State University 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).