Physical Therapy Degree

The physical therapy program at The University of Texas Medical Branch 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 Medical Branch (UTMB)

7703 Floyd Curl Dr, San Antonio, TX

UTMB, a public institution, offers an assortment of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Galveston, TX, it resides in an urban setting for students to study in. UTMB has a yearly student enrollment of over two thousand.

Students may pick from several areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Interdisciplinary Studies

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, student records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The tuition at The University of Texas Medical Branch varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay close to $7,400 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $18,000 annually. Student housing is available for students, which costs about $3,800 each year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

Students who would like to learn more about The University of Texas Medical Branch may check out their website at http://www.utmb.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Physical Therapy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. UTMB has offered the following programs for students:

• Post-Masters Certificate
• 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

• San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $44.93
  • Average Annual Salary: $93450

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