Physical Therapy at Boston University
If you are interested in studying Physical Therapy, consider the program at Boston University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Boston University is in Boston, MA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 62 physical therapy graduations were recorded at Boston University.
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Online Class Availability at Boston University
Many students take online classes at Boston University. Among 37,737 students, 5,423 (14%) studied exclusively online and 1,354 (4%) took at least some classes online.
Physical Therapy Rankings at Boston University
Rankings can help you compare Boston University’s Physical Therapy program to other colleges that offer this major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #3 of 9 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #4 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #5 of 19 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #10 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #28 of 248 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #177 of 237 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Physical Therapy graduates at Boston University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Physical Therapy graduates at Boston University are 82% women (51) and 18% men (11).
Physical Therapy Doctoral Program at Boston University
Of the 62 doctoral physical therapy graduates at Boston University, 82% were women (51) and 18% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physical Therapy doctoral degree recipients at Boston University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 34 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 16 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Physical Therapy doctoral degree recipients at Boston University, higher than the national average of 34%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Physical Therapy Graduates
Students who finish Physical Therapy program at Boston University work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Physical Therapy graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Physical Therapists | $144,047 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.