Physical Therapy at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
If you are interested in studying Physical Therapy, take a look at what Rutgers University-New Brunswick. Get started with the following essential facts.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is in New Brunswick, NJ.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 88 physical therapy degrees were awarded at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.
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Online & Distance Learning at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Many students take online classes at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. Of 52,269 students, 3,953 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 21,737 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Physical Therapy Rankings at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Use these rankings to compare Rutgers University-New Brunswick’s Physical Therapy program to other colleges that offer this major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Jersey | #1 of 4 |
| Best Value | New Jersey | #3 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #12 of 51 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #18 of 48 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #49 of 248 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #152 of 237 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Physical Therapy graduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Physical Therapy graduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick are 59% women (52) and 41% men (36).
Physical Therapy Doctoral Program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Among the 88 doctoral physical therapy degrees awarded at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, 59% were women (52) and 41% were men (36).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physical Therapy doctoral degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 39 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 15 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 29 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 53% of Physical Therapy doctoral degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Physical Therapy Graduates
Those who complete Physical Therapy program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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.