Applications for August 2027 start will be accepted through PTCAS. See our application page for details on requirements.
Thank you for your interest in studying Physical Therapy at Colorado Mesa University.
The physical therapy program, along with programs in occupational therapy and physician assistant studies, are housed in the St. Mary's Medical Education Center. The facility, located adjacent to the Center for Reflection and the Hotel Maverick on the main campus in Grand Junction, opened in the late Fall of 2021. The Medical Education Center includes space for both didactic and laboratory experiences as well as a Human Anatomy Laboratory.
Questions?
If you have any questions about the Physical Therapy Program at Colorado Mesa University, please send us an email at [email protected].
Check out this CMU DPT Program Video and see what our students and faculty are saying about the program while getting a glimpse of the facility.
The Doctor of Physical Therapy degree is in initial phases of accreditation.
Academic Requirements for Doctor of Physical Therapy in Physical TherapyPhysical Therapists help people to maximize their quality of life. They work with people of all ages and abilities, and in a variety of settings (e.g. acute care hospitals, long-term care facilities and outpatient offices). They help people rehabilitate from devastating injuries, manage chronic conditions, avoid surgery and prescription drugs, and create healthy habits.
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Employment Growth
Projected employment growth for physical therapists from 2024 to 2034.
Median Salary
Median salary for physical therapists in 2024 according to the BLS.
Accreditation
The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at Colorado Mesa University 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: [email protected]; website: http://www.capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 970-248-2266 or email [email protected].