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Department of Physical Therapy
The University of Dayton's Department of Physical Therapy (DPT) offers a doctoral program that will prepare you to be a knowledgeable, service-oriented, self-assured, adaptable, reflective practitioner. Our faculty and
We give you a competitive edge
The need for highly trained physical therapists continues to rise, and the DPT program will put you at the front of the curve:
- U.S. News & World Report repeatedly includes physical therapists among its best 100 jobs.
- Forbes.com ranked physical therapist as one of the Best Health Care Jobs in 2016.
- Glassdoor ranks physical therapist among the 50 Best jobs in America in 2017.
- The number of jobs available to doctorally trained physical therapists is growing much faster than average, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The bureau predicted 34 percent job growth in this occupation through 2024.
Proven record of success
- Program graduation rate, 2014-16: 98%
- Ultimate Licensure Exam pass rate, 2012-14: 100%
- Employment rate: Approximately 100% for graduates who wish to be employed in the field of physical therapy
Learn more about our program
Hear what our students and faculty have to say about the DPT program at the University of Dayton:
Program accreditation
We are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE):