DPT Graduate Outcomes and Careers
A Degree That Works as Hard as You Do.
Graduates of the Doctor of Physical Therapy program leave prepared to thrive in a demanding and rapidly evolving health care field. Through rigorous clinical training, evidence-based course work and hands-on experiences across diverse patient populations, students develop the knowledge and confidence needed to successfully complete the National Physical Therapy Examination and enter professional practice. Our alumni pursue rewarding careers in settings ranging from hospitals and outpatient clinics to sports medicine, pediatrics, neurological rehabilitation, home health and community wellness programs, supported by a nationwide alumni network of more than 2,000 practicing clinicians. Some continue into leadership, research, teaching or specialized clinical practice. Employers consistently seek Regis graduates for their clinical reasoning, compassion, adaptability and commitment to whole-person care.
Fast Facts
Physical Therapy Graduate Outcomes
Physical Therapy Graduation Rate
| Graduating Class | Graduation Rate |
| 2025 | 97.56% |
| 2024 | 96% |
| 2-year average | 96.99% |
National Physical Therapy Exam Pass Rates
| Year | Regis 1st Time Pass Rate | National 1st Time Pass Rate | Regis Ultimate Pass Rate | National Ultimate Pass Rate |
| 2025 | 76.8% | 85% | 95.1% | 95.3% |
| 2024 | 90% | 85.2% | 100% | 98.2% |
| 2-year average | 83.4% | 85.1% | 97.55% | 96.75% |
Physical Therapy Graduate Employment Rate
| Graduating Class | Employment Rate* |
| 2025 | 96% |
| 2024 | 98% |
| 2-year average | 97% |
*Employment rate: Percentage of graduates who sought employment and were employed (full-time or part-time) as a physical therapist within one year of graduation.
Source: Regis PT graduate surveys.
Graduates of the DPT Program will be proficient as:
- Clinicians who integrate knowledge, skills, and values with reflective clinical reasoning to optimize the health and well-being of individuals and communities.
- Leaders who advise and influence individuals and systems to promote global health, social justice, and address societal needs.
- Ethical Practitioners who are committed to professional standards and reflective practice, who inspire and act with social responsibility.
- Scholars who actively inquire, integrate, and create knowledge to deliver evidence-informed physical therapy and are prepared to drive change.
- Collaborators who support a culture of collegiality and engagement while promoting authentic and inclusive partnerships.
- Advocates who employ ethical businesses, practices and financial stewardship that integrate standards of continual assessment and improvement.
- Educators who employ contemporary, evidence-based approaches in teaching and learning, engaging learners from diverse audiences to facilitate change.
- Adaptive lifelong learners identify opportunities to create and engage in learning that promotes professional and personal formation.
One Degree, Endless Possibilities
Orthopedic Physical Therapy
Prevent and rehabilitate dysfunction of the musculoskeletal system, helping patients regain physical capacity, mobility and movement after injury, surgery or chronic conditions.
Sports Physical Therapy
Work with physically active populations to prevent and manage injuries, support recovery and optimize athletic performance across all levels of sport and activity.
Neurologic Physical Therapy
Help patients affected by developmental, systemic and traumatic neurologic conditions optimize movement, function and independence through specialized, evidence-based rehabilitation.
Geriatric Physical Therapy
Support older adults through prevention, wellness and rehabilitation, helping them maintain the functional independence and quality of life they deserve as they age.
Pediatric Physical Therapy
Promote the health, development and participation of infants, children and adolescents with or at risk for conditions affecting movement, function and daily activity.
Cardio-Pulmonary Therapy
Manage patients with cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions across the full continuum of care, from acute hospitalization through long-term rehabilitation and community wellness.
Pelvic Health Physical Therapy
Treat dysfunction of the pelvic floor and adjacent structures across the lifespan, including bowel and bladder dysfunction, sexual health concerns and prenatal and postpartum conditions.
Acute Care Physical Therapy
Provide evaluation and intervention for hospitalized patients in intensive care units, medical-surgical floors and emergency departments at the most critical stages of recovery.
Clinical Researcher
Advance the science of physical therapy by conducting research that strengthens the evidence base for clinical practice and improves patient outcomes across populations.
Clinical Educator
Shape the next generation of physical therapists by serving as a clinical instructor, residency or fellowship director or continuing education provider.
Health Care Administrator
Lead rehabilitation departments, private practices or hospital systems, combining clinical expertise with organizational leadership to drive quality care and operational excellence.
Policy Advocate
Influence health care legislation, reimbursement policy and scope of practice regulations, helping shape the future of physical therapy at the local, state and national level.