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PTA Program Outcomes

Reported each year to the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).

Graduation rates:

Percentage of students who graduated within 150% of program length.

Graduation Year Single Year *2 Year Avg. (>60%)
2021 91.7% 2020-2021 (87.1%)
2022 100% 2021-2022 (95.9%)
2023 87.5% 2022-2023 (93.8%)
2024 88.2% 2023-2024 (87.9%)

*CAPTE requires 60% over two years

Licensure pass rates:

Percentage of students who passed the NPTE licensing exam.

Graduation Year First time Ultimate *Two-Year Avg. (>85%)
2021 84.6% 92.3% 2020-21 (96.5%)
2022 66.7% 77.8% 2021-22 (86.4%)
2023 84.6% 92.3% 2022-23 (86.4%)
2024 92.3% 92.3% 2023-24 (92.3%)

*CAPTE requires 85% over two years
**2024 ultimate pass rates have not stabilized

Employment rates:

Percentage of licensed graduates who sought and obtained employment within one year.

Graduation year Single year *Two-year Avg. (>90%)
2021 100% 2020-21 (100%)
2022 100% 2021-22 (100%)
2023 100% 2022-23 (100%)
2024 100% 2023-24 (100%)

*CAPTE requires 90% over two years

Web resources

  • American Physical Therapy Association
  • Ohio Physical Therapy Association
  • Ohio Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy/ Athletic Trainer Board

See in which states this program meets licensure/certification requirements.

How to reach us

Christopher Headrick, PT, DPT
Program Director
216-987-4221
christopher.headrick@tri-c.edu

Cuyahoga Community College
Metropolitan Campus - MSHC 126-H
2900 Community College Avenue
Cleveland OH 44115-3196

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