It is difficult and time consuming to research all the various physical therapy schools and websites on your own. Trying to figure out which program is the correct one for you can be very stressful and time consuming if you do not have the essential comparative facts. There are hundreds of DPT programs available and thousands of pages of data to contemplate and compare.
At ptgrad.com we have researched and collated key data that compares all the traditional Doctor of Physical Therapy programs on your behalf. Our site contains a comprehensive overview and comparative data for over 200 schools. Each DPT program’s details are placed into its own portfolio page, which will help you to quickly find the key facts for any school.
Data Consolidation
Ptgrad.com gathers information from many sources including university websites, government agencies, data research companies, and physical therapy organizations like the Physical Therapy Centralized Application Service (PTCAS) and the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). These resources are collated and presented on one easy to use website. The fact that we provide key data points and valuable comparison data right at your fingertips means that you don’t have to waste your time searching through thousands of website pages, links and videos.
One essential resource is the Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service (PTCAS). This service “…allows applicants to use a single application and one set of materials to apply to multiple PT programs.” (source). A total of 159 schools use the PTCAS for the application process. The PTCAS site provides a formal mechanism through which you can apply to the schools that participate.
While PTCAS gathers data for the participating schools, it does not present direct comparisons of these schools’ admission policies or previous demographics, nor does it gather data from the 59 programs that do not use a central application service. Ptgrad.com is geared to help prospective students compare all traditional DPT programs in order to identify the best possible match with their requirements and achievements.
Unique Comparisons
Ptgrad.com has reviewed and reformatted the data into clear concepts that are presented on the DPT Program Profile Page. We bring these comparisons directly to you in four distinct sections: “Offerings,” “Cost,” “Prerequisites,” and “Success.” Each of these sections is designed to break down essential DPT program facts and admission criteria into easy to understand blocks of information. To help our website users, Ptgrad.com has developed a quick start guide to explain the important functions of each section. The guide contains both text and graphics to help any user to navigate our site in minutes.
Using PTGrad.com to compare and contrast programs
OFFERINGS
The offering section is comprised of six different components:
Overview: Details of the school and contact information.
Videos: Featuring the University/DPT program.
Top Links: About the school, location, and key PT organizations in that state.
Google Map: University demographics within Google maps
Key Points: About the program and its related specialisms, including accreditation status.
Sources: Direct links to the key source data.
COSTS
The cost section is comprised of five different components:
Tuition: The estimated cost associated with completion of the entire DPT program.
Fees: Estimated fees for the entire DPT program.
Living Cost: Off campus for three years.
Resources: Additional links to further information.
Sources: Direct links to the key source data.
PREREQUISITES
The prerequisites section is comprised of eight different components:
Bachelor: Four-year degree requirements.
References: Number needed to apply.
Observation Hours: Number required to apply.
Class Size: Number of students per semester.
GPA Scores: Minimum and average accepted.
GRE Scores: Required by the DPT program.
Acceptance Rate: Based on student residencies.
Sources: Direct links to the key source data.
SUCCESS
The success section is comprised of six different components:
Graduation Rate: After entry into the DPT program is completed.
NPTE Passage Rate: Provided by the university.
Hire Rate: Collected through graduate surveys.
PT Salary: In the surrounding area of the DPT program’s location.
Top 20 PT Salaries: By location.
Source: Direct links to the key source data.
Written By:
Stephen Carnazzo
