Mission Statement:
To prepare physical therapy practitioners who embody lifelong learning, collaboration, and leadership in order to improve the health of individuals in our region and society.
The PTCAS application for Spring 2026 is nowopen.
(Please click on the How to Apply link on the left for more information on applying)
Program Outcomes
2023 |
2024 |
2025 |
2-year Average2023/2024 |
2-year Average2024/2025 |
|
Graduation Rate |
100% | 97.4% | 100% | 98.7% | 98.7% |
1st Time Pass Rate |
92.3% / 36 | 94.4% / 34 | 83.9%* / 26 | 93.32% | 89.85%* |
Ultimate Pass Rate |
100% / 36 | 100% / 36 | 87.1%* / 27 | 100% | 94.47% |
Employment Rate |
100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Accreditation
East Tennessee State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges
and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master’s, education
specialist, and doctoral degrees. East Tennessee State University also may offer credentials
such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation
of East Tennessee State University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association
of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA
30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC's
website (www.sacscoc.org).
The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at East Tennessee State University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: http://www.capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 423-439-5779 or email schroderl@etsu.edu. Any formal, written complaints against the program can be filed with CAPTE in the format provided by the Department of Accreditation.
ETSU PT Career Opportunities
Employers can post and ETSU PT Students and Alumni can find PT jobs on ETSU's online job board called Handshake. Click here to login or create an account. Handshake allows Students, Alumni, & Employers to:
- Search/Post Jobs, Internships, and Events!
- Upload Resumes, CV’s, Transcripts, & More!
- Explore Different Companies and Career Paths!
- Schedule Appointments for Resume Reviews, Interview Skills, and More!
Issues or Concerns? Contact University Career Services for assistance with job-related inquiries.
The Physical Therapy Program at East Tennessee State University is a member of the American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT), which supports academic institutions to strive for excellence in physical therapist education. More details on ACAPT can be found at: www.acapt.org