Doctor of Physical Therapy

Earn Your Doctor of Physical Therapy in Just 2.5 Years

Flexible. Mission-driven.

CSM’s hybrid DPT program helps you advance your career without pressing pause on your life. With online coursework, in-person lab immersions, and clinical placements across the country, you’ll get the flexibility you need—and the preparation you deserve. 

Program At  A Glance

  • 2.5-year hybrid program
  • Hybrid format that includes online courses + on-campus labs
  • Two 16-week clinical experiences
  • One cohort at a time for individualized support
  • Clinical sites available across the U.S.

Admissions Information

Getting started is simple. You’ll apply through the Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service (PTCAS). No GRE is required—just a bachelor’s degree and a strong desire to lead in the field of physical therapy.

 

Why Choose CSM?

Flexible Format
Study from where you live with a hybrid model built for working professionals and location-bound students.

Inclusive, Mission-Driven Faculty
Learn from expert clinicians and educators who reflect the communities you’ll serve.

Real-World Experience
Apply what you learn in medically complex and community-based settings with nationwide clinical partnerships.

Leadership Focused
Graduate ready to lead with purpose—whether in clinical practice, private practice, or healthcare administration.

Hear From Students Just Like You

See what it’s really like to be a student here, why they chose College of Saint Mary, the moments that made the biggest impact, and how their program is shaping their future.

Make a Meaningful Impact—Right in Your Own Community

Physical therapy is a hands-on, patient-centered profession that helps people move better, recover from injury, manage pain, and improve quality of life. As a Doctor of Physical Therapy, you’ll work in hospitals, clinics, schools, and homes—partnering with patients of all ages to help them reach their goals and live healthier, more active lives. It’s a career rooted in science, service, and impact.

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200+ Career Paths across clinical, academic, sports, and community health settings
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21% Job Growth projected for physical therapists through 2030 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
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$97,720 Median Salary for licensed physical therapists nationwide
Nationally Recognized Faculty Experts

Our faculty & support staff are more than educators—they’re experienced clinicians, researchers, and mentors committed to your growth. With diverse backgrounds and national reach, they bring real-world insight into every course and support you every step of the way.

 Kimberly Varnado
Kimberly Varnado, PT, DPT, DHSc
Program Director & Professor
Anne Mejia-Downs
Anne Mejia-Downs, PT, MPH, PhD
Associate Professor
 Nipaporn Somyoo, PT, DPT, OCS
Nipaporn Somyoo, PT, DPT, OCS
Assistant Professor
 Eder Alejandro Garavito
Eder Alejandro Garavito, PT, DPT, CCS
Assistant Professor
Diane Wrisley, PT, PhD
Professor
Shannon Richardson, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS
Assistant Professor
Monica Dial, PT, DPT, NCS
Assistant Professor
Alex Scharmann, PT, DPT, OCS
Assistant Professor
Mica Mitchell, PT, DPT, C/NDT
Assistant Professor
Janet Kneiss, DPT, PhD
Associate Professor
Kristy M.B. Keefner, PT, DPT, EdD, OCS, MTC
Kendra Bryant
Clinical Coordinator
Alexandra Burdyny
Administrative Assistant
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Accreditation

College of Saint Mary is approved to offer online programming by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA). College of Saint Mary is authorized to deliver online programs and courses to students residing in the United States, excluding U.S. territories of Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. If you have questions about enrolling in the online program, contact Enrollment Services.