Physical Therapy at Nova Southeastern University
If you are interested in studying Physical Therapy, consider the program at Nova Southeastern University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Nova Southeastern University is located in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 86 physical therapy degrees were awarded at Nova Southeastern University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Nova Southeastern University
Many students take online classes at Nova Southeastern University. Among 20,910 students, 5,509 (26%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,748 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Physical Therapy Rankings at Nova Southeastern University
Use these rankings to compare Nova Southeastern University’s Physical Therapy program against other schools offering the same major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #5 of 11 |
| Best Value | Florida | #9 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #24 of 68 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #60 of 67 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #114 of 248 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #210 of 237 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Physical Therapy graduates at Nova Southeastern University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Physical Therapy graduates at Nova Southeastern University are 63% women (54) and 37% men (32).
Physical Therapy Doctoral Program at Nova Southeastern University
Of the 4 doctoral physical therapy degrees awarded at Nova Southeastern University, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physical Therapy doctoral degree recipients at Nova Southeastern University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Physical Therapy doctoral degree recipients at Nova Southeastern University, lower 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Physical Therapy Graduates
Graduates of the Physical Therapy program at Nova Southeastern University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-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.