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Physical Therapy Program
Health Science Building
120 Wellness Way, North Charleston, SC 29406
834-863-7180
At a Glance
| Graduation rate | Every student graduated: Classes of 2024 & 2025 | 100% |
| Employment rate | Employed within one year of graduating | 100% |
| Ultimate licensure pass rate | 93.5% for the Class of 2024 • two-year, still updating | 89.4%* |
| First-time licensure pass rate | Up from 60.9% the prior year | 75.0% |
*Graduates may sit for the NPTE up to six times; the ultimate pass rate updates as remaining candidates retest, so it can only rise.
Licensure Pass Rate
The licensure pass rate is calculated as the percentage of graduates who take and successfully pass the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE) as provided by the Federation of State Board of Physical Therapy (FSBPT).
| Licensure (NPTE) | Class of 2024 | Class of 2025 | Two-Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of candidates | 46 | 48 | 94 |
| First-time pass rate | 60.9% | 75.0% | 68.1% |
| Ultimate pass rate | 93.5%* | 85.4%* | 89.4%* |
*Graduates may sit for the NPTE up to six times; the ultimate pass rate updates as remaining candidates retest, so it can only rise.
Graduation Rate
The graduation rate is the percentage of students who began the program and graduated within 150% of program length.
| Class of 2024 | Class of 2025 | Two-Year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Employment Rate
The employment rate is calculated as the percentage of graduates who sought employment that were employed (full-time or part-time) as a physical therapist within 1 year following graduation.
| Class of 2024 | Class of 2025 | Two-Year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Acceptance & Matriculation Rates
| Class of 2024 | Class of 2025 | Class of 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 50.23% | 50.45% | 61.79% |
| Matriculation Rate | 44.44% | 43.24% | 36.64% |