What You’ll Learn
Physical therapists help get people moving again and improve their quality of life. They work across the spectrum of healthcare, from sports- and work-related injuries to helping pediatric patients and those facing the problems of aging.
Our unique program partners with SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse to produce Doctors of Physical Therapy in six years.
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Curriculum
You’ll spend three years beginning your undergraduate degree at Brockport and then move to SUNY Upstate Medical University to complete the program.
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Admission Requirements
Admission to our program is highly competitive and requires applying to both The College and SUNY Upstate simultaneously.
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The Gold Standard
A Doctor of Physical Therapy is recognized by the American Physical Therapy Association as the gold standard in physical therapy education and prepares a graduate for licensure in states across the country.
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Career Outlook
Physical Therapists work in a broad variety of environments and their skills are in high demand. From hospitals to schools, workplaces to fitness centers, research centers to outpatient clinics, your degree will offer you a wide array of employment options. The median annual wage for physical therapists was $84,020 in 2015.
Employment of physical therapists is projected to grow 34 percent from 2014 to 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations.
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