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Welcome to CAPTE
CAPTE is an accrediting agency that is nationally recognized by the US Department of Education (USDE) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). CAPTE grants specialized accreditation status to qualified entry-level education programs for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. Accreditation is a process used in the US to assure the quality of the education that students receive. It is a voluntary, non-governmental, peer-review process that occurs on a regular basis.
For Prospective Students
We want to help you pursue your professional dreams! Access more about the profession, applying to programs, and much more.
For Faculty & Programs
We're here to support you and your program. Everything from developing a physical therapy program to maintaining accreditation.
By the Numbers
Accredited and Candidacy Programs
CAPTE status of programs as of December 19, 2024.
335
Number of PT Programs (includes 21 PT expansion programs, 25 PT Candidate for Accreditation programs
38,879
Number of Enrolled PT Students (2023 AAR Data)
415
Number of PTA Programs (Includes 25 PTA expansion programs, 5 PTA candidate for accreditation programs.)
10,171
Number of Enrolled PTA Students (2023 AAR Data)