University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

What University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences does

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) is a private, accredited graduate institution founded in 1979 in St. Augustine, Florida, specializing in health sciences education. In December 2024 it was acquired by Perdoceo Education Corporation (NASDAQ:PRDO) and now operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary. USAHS serves prospective and current graduate students pursuing careers in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, nursing, and health administration, delivered across five destination campuses in San Marcos, CA; St. Augustine, FL; Miami, FL; Austin, TX; and Dallas, TX, with 18,000+ alumni and 20,000+ clinical placement sites.

The institution's core product portfolio includes the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), Master and Doctor of Occupational Therapy (MOT, OTD, PPOTD), Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (MS-SLP), Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Master of Health Administration (MHA), Doctor of Education (EdD), Clinical Orthopedic Residency, graduate certificates, and Continuing Professional Education offerings including Dry Needling, Manual Therapy, and Craniofacial certifications. The underlying platform is the proprietary Student-FIRST Blended Learning Model, which combines online didactic coursework with immersive on-campus clinical simulation delivered through the Centers for Innovative Clinical Practice (CICPs) — state-of-the-art labs equipped with Double 3 telepresence robots, Anatomage tables, 3D printers, SafeGait 360 gait trainers, driving simulators, and the SIMULATIONiQ simulation management platform. An Interprofessional Education (IPE) curriculum, built around the four IPEC core competencies, is integrated across PT, OT, SLP, and nursing programs.

Revenue is generated primarily through graduate tuition (programs range from approximately $10,000 to over $150,000 in total cost, with 2–4 year program lengths), supplemented by Continuing Professional Education (CPE) seminar and certification fees, and one-time application and enrollment fees. USAHS operates a sales-led GTM targeting prospective students through enrollment advisors, Request Information funnels, webinars (academic and admissions), social media, campus tours, and centralized application services (OTCAS, PTCAS). International student recruitment is conducted through non-degree PT online courses and a partnership with Glyndwr University (UK). Institutional accreditations (WSCUC) and program accreditations (CAPTE for PT), together with B Corp certification, underpin regulatory eligibility for federal financial aid and graduate licensure pathways.

Name

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Legal name

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Website

http://www.usa.edu/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

USAHS is a private graduate health sciences institution founded in 1979 and acquired by Perdoceo Education Corporation in December 2024, offering doctoral and master's degrees in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, nursing, and health administration across five campuses in California, Florida, and Texas using a blended online and simulation-based learning model.

Ownership category

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Product category

Graduate Health Sciences Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online Healthcare & Nursing Universities (Allied Health, RN-to-BSN, etc.) (EDAHALAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Virtual Labs, Remote Labs & Hands-On Practice Tools (EDAFABAH)

Keywords

• Graduate health education
• Physical therapy programs
• Occupational therapy programs
• Speech-language pathology programs
• Nursing graduate degrees

Headquarters

HQ city

San Marcos

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Graduate Tuition: Revenue generated from tuition for graduate degree programs including Doctor of Physical Therapy, Master of Occupational Therapy, Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology, Master of Science in Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Master of Health Administration, and Doctor of Education.
2. Continuing Professional Education (CPE): Revenue from continuing education seminars, certifications, and webcasts for rehabilitation professionals, nurses, educators and healthcare practitioners. Includes discounted seminars for alumni (20% off), complimentary webcasts, and specialized certifications like Dry Needling, Manual Therapy, and Craniofacial Certification.
3. Application and Fees: Revenue from application fees, enrollment deposits, and various academic service fees associated with the admission process.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) is a private, WSCUC-accredited graduate institution that sells graduate-level health sciences degree and certificate programs across physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, nursing, and health administration. Programs are delivered through a proprietary Student-FIRST Blended Learning Model combining online didactic coursework with immersive on-campus clinical simulation experiences at five campuses in California, Florida, and Texas, supported by 20,000+ clinical placement sites and the Centers for Innovative Clinical Practice (CICP) simulation labs.

Product overview

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) is a graduate health sciences institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of healthcare education programs. The institution operates a unified educational platform built around its Student-FIRST Blended Learning Model, combining online coursework with immersive on-campus clinical experiences. The core product portfolio includes graduate degrees across five disciplines: Physical Therapy (DPT, Clinical Orthopedic Residency), Occupational Therapy (MOT, OTD, PPOTD), Speech-Language Pathology (MS-SLP, SLP Leveling Courses), Nursing (MSN, DNP, Post-Graduate Certificates), and Health Sciences (MHA, EdD, Graduate Certificates). Supporting the academic programs are specialized platforms including the Centers for Innovative Clinical Practice (CICPs) simulation labs, Interprofessional Education (IPE) curriculum, and Double Telepresence Robot technology. The institution also provides Continuing Professional Education (CPE) for alumni and practitioners seeking CEUs and specialized certifications including Dry Needling, Manual Therapy, and Craniofacial Certification. Programs are delivered through Residential, Flex, and Hybrid Immersion formats across five campuses in California, Florida, and Texas, with the newest campus opening in St. Augustine, Florida in February 2025.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program Entry-level clinical doctorate preparing students for physical therapy licensure, offered at five campuses with a hybrid format combining online coursework and on-campus immersions.
• Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) Program Graduate degree preparing students for occupational therapy practice, available in Residential, Flex, and Hybrid Immersion formats for OTA and bachelor's degree entry pathways.
• Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) Program Professional doctorate in occupational therapy offered in Residential, Flex, and Hybrid Immersion formats for entry-level and post-professional students.
• Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (PPOTD) Online doctorate for working occupational therapists seeking advanced credentials and specialization.
• Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (MS-SLP) Graduate degree preparing students for speech-language pathology licensure, offered online with four required on-campus residencies on the Austin campus.
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Graduate nursing degree offered online with one required on-campus clinical intensive.
• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Terminal nursing doctorate offering online instruction with hands-on components for advanced nursing practice.
• Post-Graduate Nursing Certificates Specialized postgraduate certificates for nurses seeking additional credentials and specializations.
• Master of Health Administration (MHA) Graduate degree preparing students for healthcare administration and management roles.
• Doctor of Education (EdD) Doctoral degree in education for healthcare professionals seeking academic and leadership positions.
• Clinical Orthopedic Residency (OCS) Specialized residency program for physical therapists seeking orthopedic clinical specialization.
• Non-Degree Physical Therapy Online Courses Continuing education courses for international physical therapists seeking to refresh skills or meet licensure requirements.
• SLP Leveling Courses Prerequisite courses for students with bachelor's degrees in fields other than communications sciences and disorders (CSD) or SLP.
• Graduate Certificates Specialized graduate-level certificate programs across health sciences disciplines.
• Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Lifelong learning platform offering CEUs, seminars, webcasts, and specialized certifications for rehabilitation professionals, nurses, educators, and healthcare practitioners, including Dry Needling Certification, Manual Therapy Certification, and Craniofacial Certification.

Quantifiable outcome

• 18,000+ alumni transforming lives in communities across the country
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

AI capability10 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Glyndwr University (UK)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2017International collaboration in occupational therapy education between USAHS and Glyndwr University in Wales, UK. Partnership includes student learning through case-based work sharing UK and US case studies, fieldwork placement opportunities for USAHS students in Wales, UK, and joint research development. Faculty members Dr. Kelly Layne (USAHS) and Dr. Helen Carey (Glyndwr) have been collaborating since 2017, conducting synchronized case study sessions and co-presenting at conferences including Royal College of Occupational Therapists Conference in Birmingham.
• Nova Southeastern UniversityminorOthersDr. Lynn Kilburg, newly appointed Associate Dean of OT Programs at USAHS, holds her Doctor of Health Science from Nova Southeastern University.
• Double RoboticscoreTechnology or IntegrationUSAHS utilizes Double 3 telepresence robots from Double Robotics across all five campuses. These robots enable remote healthcare providers to communicate with patients through movable robots with human-like virtual presence, used in simulation classes at the Centers for Innovative Clinical Practice.
• Education Management SolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationUSAHS uses SIMULATIONiQ clinical simulation management platform by Education Management Solutions. This platform enables high-definition audiovisual capture, scenario storage and sharing, live broadcasting to other classrooms, recorded debriefing and analysis, and integration with online and flex courses.
• AluminaticoreTechnology or IntegrationUSAHS partnered with Aluminati to power the new Alumni Network platform launching June 2026. The platform consolidates alumni services including business directory, event registration, mentoring tools, career services, and communication resources under a single login.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• MGH Institute of Health Professions: Graduate-only health professions school affiliated with Mass General Brigham offering PT, OT, SLP, nursing, and physician assistant programs with a strong clinical-simulation focus. Most direct comparable in mission, scale, and program mix to USAHS.
• A.T. Still University: Private, graduate-level health sciences university offering DPT, OT, SLP, audiology, and dental medicine across multiple campuses with a significant online and hybrid footprint. Closely mirrors USAHS's specialty graduate-health positioning.
• Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions: Graduate-only institution focused exclusively on health professions (PT, OT, SLP, nursing, counseling) with hybrid and online delivery plus on-campus immersions. Directly comparable in program mix and blended-learning model.
• Chamberlain University: Nursing-focused health professions university (Adtalem subsidiary) with multiple campuses and extensive online programs. Comparable as a private, for-profit, parent-owned graduate health institution, though narrower in scope (nursing-led).
• West Coast University: For-profit health-professions university offering nursing and allied health programs across multiple U.S. campuses. Comparable in private, parent-owned, hybrid-delivery graduate health education and California-based footprint.
• Rush University: Chicago-based health sciences university with graduate programs in PT, OT, SLP, nursing, and health systems management, anchored by a major academic medical center. Comparable graduate-only health sciences focus, though more clinically embedded.
• Touro University: Private, graduate-level health and professional sciences university system offering DO, PT, OT, SLP, nursing, and physician assistant programs with multiple U.S. campuses. Comparable breadth of health-sciences graduate programs and parent-system structure.
• South College: Private, for-profit institution offering graduate-level health professions programs (DPT, MOT, MSN, DNP, PharmD) across multiple campuses with hybrid delivery. Comparable as a graduate health-focused for-profit with similar geographic footprint.

Broad incumbents

• National University: Large, nonprofit private university with extensive online and hybrid graduate programs including nursing and health administration. Comparable in online/hybrid graduate health delivery and California-based origins, but broader in scope beyond health sciences.
• Baylor University: Major private research university with a robust graduate health sciences portfolio (DPT, OT, SLP, nursing, health administration) via the Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences. Comparable in graduate health programs and Texas market presence, though part of a much broader university.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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