Accreditation
The Doctor of Physical Therapy at Boston University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education 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 617-353-2720 or email pt@bu.edu.
National PT Examination Passing Rate
|
|
First-time pass rate |
Ultimate pass rate |
| Two-year average |
84% |
99% |
| 2023 |
72% |
100% |
| 2024 |
96% |
97%* *Incomplete Data |
Graduation Rate
| Two-year average |
91% |
| 2023 |
93% |
| 2024 |
89% |
Employment Rate
One hundred percent of our 2022 and 2023 graduates seeking employment secured jobs within 1 year of completing the program. Boston University graduates consistent rate themselves as very well prepared for practice, and many have taken on leadership roles in practice and education.
| Two-year average |
100% |
| 2022 |
100% |
| 2023 |
100% |
Note: The Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency Program and Fellowship in Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy are not accredited by CAPTE as this agency only accredits entry-level physical therapy educational programs.
State Licensure Requirements
For more information regarding state requirements, please visit the State Authorization & Distance Education website.