Physical Therapy Degree

The physical therapy program at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio 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 Texas colleges that offer physical therapy degrees.

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The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is a public institution located in San Antonio, TX and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. Nearly three thousand students enroll at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio annually.

Areas of study offered at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio include but are not limited to:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Physical Sciences
• Education
• Engineering

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school transcripts, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. Only 25 percent of applicants are accepted to the school due to the huge number of applicants for the limited enrollment spots.

The cost of tuition varies for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay nearly $8,900 and out-of-state residents pay $19,000 for the year. The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio may offer financial aid for students who are eligible in the form of scholarships, grants, and loans.

Contact information, financial aid information, areas of study offered, and much more may be viewed on school's website at uthscsa.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Physical Therapy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio 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

• Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $49.69
  • Average Annual Salary: $103350
• Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $41.14
  • Average Annual Salary: $85560

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