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Several of Salus University’s academic programs secured top spots in the U.S. News and World Report’s 2024 Best Jobs and Top Healthcare Jobs rankings.
Physician Assistant (PA)Top Healthcare Jobs: #2
Top Jobs: #5
The PA profession is one of the fastest growing today. The Salus University Physician Assistant Studies program is a full-time, 25-month program that prepares graduates to become integral members of today’s healthcare delivery team. The Salus PA program is patient-centered with a primary care philosophy and holistic approach. Early and extensive clinical training, plus innovative teaching through small group and case-based learning are integral aspects of the Salus program.
Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)Top Healthcare Jobs: #3
Top Jobs: #10
Salus University’s Master of Science degree in SLP provides future SLP practitioners with a strong academic, scientific and clinical foundation for their future careers. Salus has an emphasis on a sound background in the biomedical sciences, interprofessional education and early clinical exposure. Graduates of the SLP degree program receive the necessary education and training to become integral members of today’s healthcare and education teams, and future leaders in their profession.
Orthotist and ProsthetistTop Jobs: #16
Salus University offers a Master of Science in Orthotics and Prosthetics (O&P), allowing students in the program to learn in a closely-knit cohort alongside skilled faculty who are American Board Certified prosthetists-orthotists and licensed in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The O&P program is committed to creating an environment of belonging, well-being and respect while challenging students of orthotics and prosthetics to seek excellence through interprofessional education and evidence-based research and practice.
Occupational Therapist Top Healthcare Jobs: #4
Top Jobs: #19
The mission of Salus University’s Occupational Therapy programs is to provide an inter-professional academic experience grounded in the core principles of occupation and influenced by emerging knowledge and technologies, leading to improved health and well-being for the individuals, communities, and populations that graduates will serve. The OT Department offers both professional and post-professional programs. Salus offers a Master of Science degree in Occupational Therapy (MSOT), and two post-professional programs for registered occupational therapists; a Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (OTD) degree and an Advanced Speciality Certificate. Additionally, a PhD degree in Biomedicine is available, which is an interdisciplinary program designed for health professionals seeking graduate research training and/or an academic career track.
OptometristTop Healthcare Jobs: #11
Top Jobs: #51
The Pennsylvania College of Optometry has pioneered standard-setting innovations in optometric education since 1919. Today, Salus University continues to offer more choices for students including; a traditional Doctor of Optometry program, an Accelerated Scholars Doctor of Optometry program, residency programs and international optometry programs. The Eye Institute of Salus University provides PCO/Salus students with early and extensive clinical experience.
Audiologist Top Healthcare Jobs: #20
Top Jobs: #76
Salus University’s Osborne College of Audiology (OCA) is known for leading in innovative education, research and service in training students for the practice of audiological medicine. OCA offers a Doctor of Audiology On-Campus program, a Doctor of Audiology online bridge program, a Master of Science in Clinical Audiology, Advanced Studies Certificate Programs and Summer Workshops. The Pennsylvania Ear Institute of Salus University is an on-campus clinic available for students to gain hands-on experience.
