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choosing between two DPT graduate programs - January 6, 2004 11:05:00 AM
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heidiCA07
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Hey everyone,
I was wondering if you guys might be able to help me on a decision I have to make by Jan 23, 2004. I'm a little new to this forum, but any help from anyone would be greatly appreciated. I'm trying to decide whether going to a more prestigous DPT program is worth the extra 50 thousand it's going to cost me. The Univ. of Southern California (USC) is supposedly the number 2 school in the nation for PT, but unfortunately it is also one of the most expensive. As a novice to the PT profession, I'm not really sure whether having a degree from a highly prestigous program does much in the future, in terms of job placement and net working. However, I could be very wrong. I'm hoping someone might be able to give some insight on this topic. Just in case anyone is wondering, my other choice of a DPT program is Mount St. Mary's which just started 3 years ago and thus obviously is not very well ranked or known. While MSMC costs only 100K though for the whole program, USC costs nearly 150K...I know everyone takes out loans to pay for graduate education, so I guess my 21 year old mind is just a little scared at the sight of those figures. I love the physical therapy profession having volunteered in it for 4 years, but I'm not too sure the salary is enough to pay back loan money Thanks so much everyone for reading this forum and for those who can provide insight into my decision of which graduate program to enter.
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Re: choosing between two DPT graduate programs - January 8, 2004 5:01:00 PM
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tc
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Well, this is just my experience, but I have worked with many PT's from MSM and they were all excellent. (all but one were from the MPT program) I have worked with several entry-level DPT USC grads and didn't find that they were as good. It may be due to individual differences in the people, but I really don't think that the education level is all that different. It's how much you put into your education and how much you want to learn and your own personality. In So. Cal., they are both considered good schools. (I have no agenda - I didn't attend either [IMG]http://www.rehabedge.com/forums/smile.gif[/IMG]) If I were to be hiring, I wouldn't consider an applicant from one of these two schools over the other school. However, because USC is a large school with a prestigious name, strong alumni component and strong ties to the community, it can open doors to some jobs. However, if USC costs 50 thou more than MSM, I, personally, would go for MSM because it is also a great program. Believe me, those loans are necessary, but they take a VERY long time to pay off. Congrats on getting into both schools- they are both great- and good luck with your decision!
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Re: choosing between two DPT graduate programs - January 21, 2004 11:07:00 AM
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Dr.Wagner
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Choose the least expensive program. You will have substantial loans, and in the PT world (where there are no "residencies") the school where you graduated is far less important than in the medical world. Employers honestly care little where you graduated...just that you did. This may change slightly if you plan on outpatient orthopedics, but non the less, the continuing education track to choose to follow will be ultimately more important than where you graduated.
PT programs have increased tuition at a much higher rate than what the market place has increased salaries to .
I suggest a school that will allow you to graduate with as little debt as possible.
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