AT Still University-Arizona School of Health Sciences-ATSU was founded in 1995 in Mesa, Arizona. The physical therapy school program has a rich history dating back to 1892 when it established the world’s first osteopathic medical school, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. AT Still University of Health Sciences provides a well established track record of providing primary care training.
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa Pacific University is an evangelical Christian University located just northeast of Los Angeles.
California State University-Fresno
California State University-Fresno (CSUF) is located nearby Yosemite National Park in Central California. The CSUF DPT Program prepares diverse, highly qualified practitioners that are life long learners engaged in scholarly activities. The Gait, Balance & Mobility and Research & Education Center is geared for hands on training with applied research by students.
California State University-Long Beach
California State University-Long Beach (CSULB) was ranked the fourth-best public regional university in the United States by the U.S. News & World Report. CSULB is ideally located 3 miles from the Pacific Ocean. The Department of Physical Therapy was established as the first physical therapy education program in the CSU system.
California State University-Northridge
California State University-Northridge (CSUN) is located in Los Angeles with opportunities occurring during school and post-graduation. CSUN DPT Program has state-of-the-art labs and equipment including a 3-D Motion Analysis System, a Telemetered EMG System, Biodex, and Dexascan for ongoing research and teaching. Graduates of CSUN have worked in a wide range of physical therapy settings.
California State University-Sacramento
California State University-Sacramento (CSUS) is located in the northern portion of the Central Valley. The CSUS DPT Program aims to educate and train highly skilled generalist practitioners to lead in the community and region.
Chapman University
Chapman University is located in Orange County next to Newport Beach. Chapman has the oldest continually accredited physical therapy education program in the United States. 100% of the 2011 graduating class passed the NPTE on the first attempt.
Eastern Washington University
Eastern Washington University (EWU) is located in Cheney nearby Spokane, Washington. The EWU DPT program has a first time pass rate of 100%, and competitive DPT tuition rates.
Franklin Pierce University-Arizona
Franklin Pierce University-Arizona and its physical therapy school has located an expansion program in beautiful Arizona in 2009. With the same quality standard of education, this has allowed Franklin University of Arizona to choose from a broad application pool outside of the United States borders.
George Fox University
George Fox University (GFU) is located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, 23 miles from Portland, Oregon. GFU consistently ranks among the top Christian colleges in the United States.
Idaho State University
Idaho State University is the only DPT program in Idaho, and has an great location that is close to both Grand Teton and Yellow Stone National Parks. It has an ideal student to faculty ratio of 7 faculty and 26 students for each class. Each student is able to be well known and mentored for success.
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda University (LLU) is located in Loma Linda, CA., and is affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. It is a highly regarded university health system. LLU advocates integrating health, science, and Christian faith in the treatment of the sick and injured. If a student wants to integrate Christ’s teaching into their practice, applying to LLU is worth investigation.
Midwestern University-Glendale
Midwestern University-Glendale Campus and its physical therapy school has graduated it’s first inaugural class in 2013. It’s parent program, Midwestern University has a long history dating back to 1900 when it established the world’s fourth osteopathic medical school. MWU provides a well rounded education aiming to have each student qualified to practice in any physical therapy domain.
Mount St Mary’s College
Mount St Mary’s College (MSMC) is located in Los Angeles in southern California. The university gives 5 reasons on why to attend a women’s college like MSMC. One of which is to encourage women to be their best.
Northern Arizona University
Northern Arizona University is the longest running physical therapy school in Arizona. The U.S. News & World Report co-ranks the NAU PT doctorate program 34th in the nation.
Northern Arizona University-Phoenix
With this new expansion to Phoenix, Arizona, Northern Arizona University-Phoenix (NAU) brings both excellent state-of-the-art facilities and large city opportunities to their students. Northern Arizona University brings the tradition of the longest running physical therapy school in Arizona to the Valley of the Sun. The U.S. News & World Report co-ranks the NAU PT doctorate program 34th in the nation.
Pacific University
Pacific University (Pacific) is located in beautiful Hillsboro, lying to the west side of Portland, Oregon. Pacific has many reasons to choose the school, a friendly environment, and a long history in the physical therapy field.
Regis University
Regis University is a catholic university with a Jesuit tradition located in beautiful Denver, Colorado. The U.S. News & World Report co-ranks the Regis PT doctorate program 27th in the nation.
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (RMUOPH) is located in Provo, UT, within the Utah Valley. The RMUOPH DPT Program is focused on training healthcare workers on out-come, evidence-based practice.
Samuel Merritt University
Samuel Merritt University is located in Oakland an important west coast port city in San Francisco Bay. The U.S. News & World Report co-ranks the Samuel Merritt PT doctorate program 39th in the nation.
San Diego State University
San Diego State University (SDSU) is set in an ideal location, and is the third oldest university in the California State University System. SDSU DPT students can grow in their clinical expertise and patient skills at the Fitness Clinic for Individuals with Disabilities.
San Francisco State University
University of California-San Francisco or San Francisco State University is dedicated completely to graduate education and health sciences. The U.S. News & World Report co-ranks the UCSF PT doctorate program 19th in the nation.
The University of Montana–Missoula
The University of Montana-Missoula (UM) is located in Missoula near the western Montana border at the convergence of five mountain rages. The UM DPT program has highly trained faculty who can guide your education, not only in the class room, but also at the on-site clinic. The U.S. News & World Report co-ranks the UM PT doctorate program 51st in the nation.
Touro University Nevada
Touro University Nevada (TUN) is located in Henderson, the second largest city in Nevada. The TUN DPT program has a small campus and class sizes to better enable student interaction and mentorship. All Classes are recorded for multimedia playback.
University of Colorado Denver
University of Colorado Denver (UCD) is located in Aurora, Colorado. UCD enlists the new CU Anschutz Medical Campus as one of unique reasons for choosing USD. The campus provided easy access to the Rocky Mountains as part of the engaging Colorado lifestyle.