The PTA program uses several benchmarks to assess the quality of the curriculum. The interested student would be advised to compare these benchmarks when applying:
- Matriculation rate: The PTA program accepts a maximum of 15 students into the program each fall and reserves 5 more seats for students interested in double majors. Students who begin classes in January are counted in with the students the following fall. Over the past 3 years (2004-2006), all students who successfully completed the college and PTA program applications were admitted to the program.
- Graduation rate: Over the past 3 years (2004-2006), the graduation rate averages 49%. This number reflects students who began in the PTA program but then changed majors (this accounts for the majority of people not finishing the program), or who had to withdraw for academic, financial or personal reasons.
- License exam passing rate: The majority of states require PTA graduates to take a national licensing exam. Over the past 3 years (2004-2006), the passing rate for first time test takers from this PTA program was 92%, while the national average was 75%.
- Employment rate: Over the past 3 years (2004-2006) of those graduates who passed the licensing exam, 100% were employed in the field within 6 months.
- Accreditation: The PTA program was last accredited in2006 by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education.
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