Our unique freshman-entry doctor of physical therapy program will help prepare you to be job-ready with your doctorate after six years of study. You will be trained according to the nationally-recognized American Physical Therapy Association's (APTA) Core Values. We will provide you with training and guidance so that you graduate with an understanding of the importance of compassionate, evidence-based, ethical, legal, and culturally-competent care to maximize the function, health and wellness of your patients, clients, and society. Our goal is to assure that you are prepared for autonomous practice as a responsive professional that can adapt to the challenges of a rapidly changing health care environment.
Discover the PT Edge
Join the ranks of the top 20 percent of high school graduates in our program. Learn from full-time core faculty with doctoral degrees and extensive teaching experience. Access challenging and varied clinical education experiences. Be well-prepared to pass the National Physical Therapy Licensing Exam. Graduate job-ready and confident in your skills.
Our Statistics
95% Graduation Rate
Averaged over the last two years (2019 and 2020)
100% Employment Rate
For physical therapy graduates who sought employment within one year of graduation (2019 and 2020)
94% First-time Pass Rate
On the National Physical Therapy Exam, averaged over the last two years (2019 and 2020)
97% Ultimate Pass Rate
On the National Physical Therapy Exam, based on the two-year average of graduates who passed regardless of the number of attempts (2019 and 2020)
Unique Experiences Outside of the Classroom
Benefit from Hands-On Practice
Practice diagnostic and therapy services in our various clinics and labs to complement your classroom learning.
Pursue Research Interests
Work closely with a faculty member to pursue your research interests.
Formative Clinical Placements
Challenge yourself in clinical placements in a variety of settings.
Accreditation
The Physical Therapy Program at Ithaca College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: http://www.capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 607-274-3342 or email icpt@ithaca.edu.
Questions?
PT Department Office
407 Center for Health Sciences
Ithaca College• 953 Danby Road • Ithaca, NY 14850
Fax (607) 274-3074