Physical Therapy at University of Iowa
What traits are you looking for in a school for Physical Therapy, take a look at what University of Iowa. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Iowa is in Iowa City, IA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 46 physical therapy degrees were awarded at University of Iowa.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Iowa
Online coursework is an option at University of Iowa. Among 30,779 students, 3,028 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 13,742 (45%) took at least some classes online.
Physical Therapy Rankings at University of Iowa
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Iowa’s Physical Therapy program against other schools offering the same major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #2 of 4 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #2 of 4 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #13 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #14 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #128 of 248 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #134 of 237 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Physical Therapy graduates at University of Iowa, by degree type.
Program-wide, Physical Therapy graduates at University of Iowa are 70% women (32) and 30% men (14).
Physical Therapy Doctoral Program at University of Iowa
Of the 46 doctoral physical therapy graduates at University of Iowa, 70% were women (32) and 30% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physical Therapy doctoral degree recipients at University of Iowa.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 34 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Unknown | 8 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 9% of Physical Therapy doctoral degree recipients at University of Iowa, below 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 University of Iowa work across a variety of fields. 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.