Program type
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) programs
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Typical length
Typically 3 years“DPT programs typically last 3 years.” BLS OOH: Physical Therapists
Who approves it
Licensure requires a DPT from an accredited program.
Accreditation
CAPTE accredits DPT and physical therapist assistant programs.
CAPTE: Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
Recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and CHEA (per CAPTE).
Find accredited programsWhat to check before you enroll
- CAPTE accreditation
- Licensure exam pass rates
- Clinical education placements
- Cost and aid
Where it leads
Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.
Program finder
Searching approved programs by state and city is coming soon. Until then, use the accreditor directories above, your state board's approved list and the Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Sources
- BLS OOH: Physical Therapists
- Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education: find an accredited program
- Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (U.S. Department of Education)
Checked against these sources on Oct 1, 2026.