Table 1.
Number of health-discipline programs per Census Bureau region and type of program and number randomly selected for study
| Type of program | Northeast n (10%) | Midwest n (10%) | South n (10%) | West n (10%) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NU | 165 (17) | 226 (23) | 264 (26) | 98 (10) | 753 (76) |
| MD | 31 (3) | 32 (3) | 50 (5) | 16 (2) | 129 (13) |
| PH | 22 (2) | 26 (3) | 46 (5) | 23 (2) | 117 (12) |
| PT | 56 (6) | 58 (6) | 62 (6) | 28 (3) | 204 (21) |
| OT | 46 (5) | 40 (4) | 47 (5) | 19 (2) | 152 (16) |
| PA | 47 (5) | 34 (3) | 51 (5) | 22 (2) | 154 (15) |
| SW | 47 (5) | 53 (5) | 76 (8) | 42 (4) | 218 (22) |
| Total programs in each region | 414 (43) | 469 (47) | 596 (60) | 248 (25) | 1727 (175) |
Abbreviations: NU, nursing; MD, allopathic medical schools; PH, pharmacy; PT, physical therapy; OT, occupational therapy; PA, physician assistant; SW, social work.