Employment rates and Licensure Pass Rates may fluctuate as students achieve employment or take/retake the National Physical Therapy Exam.
Graduation Rate
| Year of Graduation | Yearly Graduation Rate | 2 Yr Avg Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 100% | 100% (’24 only) |
| 2025 | 80% | 90% (’24-’25) |
Employment Rate
Represents PTA graduates who sought employment as a PTA who were employed within 12 months of graduation.
| Year of Graduation | Yearly Employment Rate | 2 Yr Avg Employment Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 100% | 100% (’24 only) |
| 2025 | 100% | 100% (’24-’25) |
Licensure Exam Pass Rate
| Year of Graduation | Yearly 1st Time Pass Rate | Yearly Ultimate Pass Rate | 2 Yr Ag Ultimate Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 77.3% | 90.9% | 90.9% (’24 only) |
| 2025 | 93.8% | 100% | 94.7% (’24-’25) |
Admissions Rate
| Semester | Total Applicants | Eligible Applicants | Admitted into Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | 56 | 19 | 17 |
| Fall 2024 | 72 | 30 | 24 |
Program Cost & Length
Est. Tuition*: $
Program Length: 2 Years
Credits: 69
*Estimated cost reflects in-state rate and is subject to change. Click here for the cost of attendance for financial aid.
Health Professions Advising
healthprofessions@virginiawestern.edu
Fralin Center HP339
New Students: Chapman Hall
540-857-7341 or 540-857-6644
Fax: 540-857-6640
Program Head
Jordan Tucker, PT, DPT, EdD
Program Director and Assistant Professor, Physical Therapist Assistant
B.S. – Ithaca College, 2004
M.S. – Ithaca College, 2005
DPT – Ithaca College, 2005
EdD – A.T. Still University, 2021
Have Questions? Contact Us
enroll@virginiawestern.edu
Chapman Hall
855-874-6690
School of Health Professions
DID YOU KNOW?
This program is eligible for G3 funding assistance! Click here for more information and to contact an advisor.