30 Years of Achievement
In recognition of 30 years of graduates, we celebrate the community of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and clinicians who have contributed to our program's enduring success.
30 years of achievement demonstrate the high-quality educational experience provided by the DPT Program at Chatham University:
- Outcomes that meet or exceed the national average using a 7-semester curriculum*
- 97% Licensure Exam Pass Rate (ultimate)
- 93% Licensure Exam First Time Pass Rate
- 97% Graduation Rate
- 100% Employment Rate
- Recent full 10-year re-accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Accreditation (through 2030)
- Majority of full-time faculty active in clinical practice and maintain specialist certification in physical therapy
- Multiple national awards for current faculty, from the American Physical Therapy Association, the APTA Academies of Education, Pediatric, Geriatric Physical Therapy, and APTA Pennsylvania
- Student groups twice recognized by the Fred Rogers Good Neighbor Award for excellence in dedicated long-term volunteerism, United Way of Allegheny County
- Over 30 motorized cars adapted for children with disabilities through the Chatham Go Baby Go club
- Multiple alumni recognized as professional leaders, business owners, and holders of advanced degrees
*2019/2020 average
