Exam Pass Rates

Program outcomes

Listed in the tables below are the Missouri State University Doctor of Physical Therapy graduation rates, employment rates and national licensing examination pass rates.

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2-year averages

Graduation, employment and licensure rates
Graduation years Graduation rate Employment rate Licensure pass rate: First time Licensure pass rate: Ultimate
2024-25 100% 100% 97.4% 100%
2023-24 97.5% 100% 89.2% 100%
2022-23 100% 100% 84.2% 100%
2021-22 100% 100% 100% 100%

Yearly data

Graduation, licensure and employment rates

Graduation year

MSU DPT Graduation rate

MSU DPT First-time licensure pass rate

MSU DPT Ultimate licensure pass rate

MSU DPT Employment rate (within one year of graduation)

All U.S. Accredited Program Candidates First-Time Pass Rate

2025 100% 97.4% 100% 100% 87.6%
2024 97.5% 89.2% 100% 100% 85.3%
2023 100% 84.2% 100% 100% 84.8%
2022 100% 100% 100% 100% 84.8%
2021 100% 97.5% 100% 100% 87.9%
2020 100% 97.4% 100% 100% 91.1%
2019 100% 94.9% 100% 100%  
2018 95% 92.1% 100% 97%  
2017 100% 97.4% 100% 100%  
2016 95% 90.2% 100% 100%  
2015 100% 96.8% 100% 100%  
2014 100% 89.7% 100% 100%  
2013 100% 96.3% 100% 100%  
2012 100% 93.1% 100%

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