Join our unique freshman-entry doctor of physical therapy program and 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.
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.
Graduation and Employment Rates
94.4%
Graduation Rate
Averaged over the last two years (2018 and 2019).
100%
Employment Rate
For our 2017 and 2018 PT graduates who sought employment within six months of graduation.
Pass Rates
96.9%
First-Time Pass Rate
For the National Physical Therapy exam, averaged over the last two years (2018 and 2019).
98.8%
Ultimate Pass Rate
For the National Physical Therapy exam, based on the two-year average of 2017 and 2018 graduates who passed regardless of the number of attempts.
Accreditation
The Physical Therapy Program at Ithaca College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; 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