
Pathways to a Doctorate in Physical Therapy
LVC provides one of the few direct-admit, first-year entry physical therapy programs in Pennsylvania. We also offer two separate pathways for early professional students and traditional graduate students.
$95,620
median salary for physical therapists in the U.S.—in a growing field
17%
growth rate in the field of physical therapy 2021–31 (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Top 20%
of Best Colleges for Kinesiology and Physical Therapy in America
100%
pass rate
100%
ultimate pass rate for the Physical Therapy exam
100%
employment rate
96.3%
first-time pass rate for licensure exam 2020–21 (two year average)
86%
graduation rate from the professional phase 2020–21 (two year average)
In Their Words
The education I’ve received from LVC PT faculty has been unmatched. I feel able to reach my full potential.
Lauren Vandenberg
’22,
D’24
Typically, our students have more than one job offer, and they often move into leadership positions within a few years.
Dr. Katie Oriel,
Professor of Physical Therapy
The strong reputation of the DPT program in the Central PA region and the C.U.R.E. student-run pro bono clinic were factors that influenced my decision to attend LVC.
Kristin Miller
D’16,
Physical Therapy Doctoral Graduate
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