Physical Therapy at Duquesne University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Physical Therapy, consider the program at Duquesne University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Duquesne University is located in Pittsburgh, PA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 99 physical therapy degrees were granted at Duquesne University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Duquesne University
Many students take online classes at Duquesne University. Of 8,234 students, 561 (7%) studied exclusively online and 2,706 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Physical Therapy Rankings at Duquesne University
Rankings can help you compare Duquesne University’s Physical Therapy program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #10 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #16 of 51 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #19 of 21 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #42 of 48 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #62 of 248 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #220 of 237 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #10 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #16 of 51 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #19 of 21 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #42 of 48 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #62 of 248 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #220 of 237 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #10 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #16 of 51 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #19 of 21 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #42 of 48 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #62 of 248 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #220 of 237 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Physical Therapy graduates at Duquesne University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Physical Therapy graduates at Duquesne University are 71% women (70) and 29% men (29).
Physical Therapy Bachelor’s Program at Duquesne University
Of the 29 bachelor’s physical therapy degrees awarded at Duquesne University, 79% were women (23) and 21% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physical Therapy bachelor’s degree recipients at Duquesne University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 26 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 10% of Physical Therapy bachelor’s degree recipients at Duquesne University, below the national average of 17%.*
Physical Therapy Master’s Program at Duquesne University
Among the 34 master’s physical therapy degrees awarded at Duquesne University, 44% were women (15) and 56% were men (19).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physical Therapy master’s degree recipients at Duquesne University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| International (Nonresident) | 34 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Physical Therapy Graduates
Students who finish Physical Therapy program at Duquesne University work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Physical Therapy majors, 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.