Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Earn a doctor of physical therapy (DPT) degree at the University at Buffalo with this three-year graduate program.
Physical therapists are movement experts who optimize quality of life through prescribed exercise, hands-on care, and patient education. Graduates will earn a doctor of physical therapy (DPT) degree and must pass the national licensure exam to practice as a physical therapist.
Employment and Graduation Rates
| Class of 2024 | Class of 2023 | Class of 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate* | 96.5% | 96.4% | 98.9% |
| First Time Pass Rate* | 89% | 79% | 63.4% |
| Ultimate Licensure Pass Rate | 95.2% | 97.5% | 100% |
| Employment Rate | TBD | 100% | 100% |
*Average over two years
(2021-2022 and 2022-2023, respectively)
Value
The University at Buffalo's tuition is low compared to DPT programs at private institutions. Buffalo also has a low cost of living. View our straightforward cost of attendance calculations.
The National Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) requires accredited programs to disclose the average student loan debt of their graduating cohorts. The average student debt of the UB DPT graduating class of 2022 was $70,770.
Full CAPTE student financial reporting (175 KB) Download pdf(81 KB) requirements are updated on this website annually.
How to File a Complaint about the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
An individual or organization that is unsatisfied with their experience or encounter with any student, faculty or staff member of the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at the University at Buffalo should file a written complaint against the program. There is a prohibition of any retaliation against the person filing the complaint. The complaint will be kept on file by the Physical Therapy Director’s files under “Program Complaints” for a period of five years.
Complaints should be addressed to:
Director, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
University at Buffalo
Department of Rehabilitation Science
501 Kimball Tower
3435 Main St
Buffalo, N.Y. 14214
Learn more about how a complaint is processed(116 KB) Download pdf(116 KB)
Fully Accredited
The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at the University at Buffalo 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. If you need to contact the program or institution directly, please call Mary Ann Venezia at (716) 829-6742 or email venezia3@buffalo.edu.
