Physical Therapy Degree

The physical therapy program at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center 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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University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Also known as UT Southwestern

2600 S 1st St, Temple, TX

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is a public school that has a fair number of majors and degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Dallas, TX, in a predominantly urban area. Approximately two thousand students are enrolled yearly at UTSWMC.

Students may pick from a few areas of study, including:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Psychology
• Engineering

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition varies for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay approximately $6,900 and out-of-state residents pay $20,000 per year. This school may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who qualify as scholarships, grants, and loans.

For a complete list of areas of study, enrollment information, student services, and more, please visit the school's website at www.utsouthwestern.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Physical Therapy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center 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

• Killeen-Temple, TX
  • Total Employment: 220
  • Average Hourly Rate: $46.90
  • Average Annual Salary: $97550

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