The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at the University of South Carolina 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 803-777-5521
or email dptinfo@mailbox.sc.edu.
UofSC DPT Graduate Outcomes
Pass Rate on the National Licensure Exam
For the Class of 2019, Class of 2020, and Class of 2021, the average first-time pass rate was 100%. The average ultimate pass rate was 100% (table). The 2021 cohort was one of only 15 programs out of 257 that had a 100% 1st time pass rate.
University of South Carolina DPT average score was 702, national average was 670.
See UofSC DPT compared to the top 10 schools in the nation and to the national average
(figure).
NPTE Pass Rates and Graduation Rates
| Pass Rate on the National Physical Therapy Licensure Exam | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation Year | # of students (# not passing 1st time) | 1st Time Pass Rate | Ultimate Pass Rate | ||
| UofSC | National Av. | UofSC | National Av. | ||
| 2021 | 29(0) | 100% | 88% | 100% | 97.9% |
| 2020 | 23(0) | 100% | 91% | 100% | 98% |
| 2019 | 21 (0) | 100% | 91% | 100% | 96% |
| 2018 | 19 (1) | 95% | 91% | 100% | 98% |
| 2017 | 17 (1) | 94% | 93% | 94% | 99% |
| 2016 | 17 (0) | 100% | 93% | 00% | 99% |
* The first time and ultimate pass rates for our graduates on the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE). You can see all PT schools outcomes at this link.
Graduation Rate Averaged over 2 Years
For the Class of 2019, Class of 2020, and Class of 2021, an average of 100% graduated on time.*
| Graduation Rate | |
|---|---|
| Graduation Year | Graduation Rate |
| Class of 2021 | 100% |
| Class of 2020 | 100% |
| Class of 2019 | 100% |
| Class of 2018 | 100% |
| Class of 2017 | 100% |
* Graduation rate: % of students who began program and graduated within 150% of normal curricular time.
Employment Rate Averaged over 2 Years
For the Class of 2019, Class of 2020, and Class of 2021, 100% of graduates who sought employment have been employed as physical therapists within a few months of graduation.