Physical Therapy at University of Nevada-Las Vegas
If you are interested in studying Physical Therapy, take a look at what University of Nevada-Las Vegas. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Nevada-Las Vegas sits in Las Vegas, NV.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 53 physical therapy graduations were recorded at University of Nevada-Las Vegas.
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Online Class Availability at University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Many students take online classes at University of Nevada-Las Vegas. Among 32,911 students, 3,840 (12%) studied exclusively online and 16,321 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Physical Therapy Rankings at University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Rankings can help you compare University of Nevada-Las Vegas’s Physical Therapy program against peer institutions.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nevada | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Nevada | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #4 of 18 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #4 of 237 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #14 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #56 of 248 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Physical Therapy graduates at University of Nevada-Las Vegas, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Physical Therapy graduates at University of Nevada-Las Vegas are 70% women (37) and 30% men (16).
Physical Therapy Doctoral Program at University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Of the 53 doctoral physical therapy graduates at University of Nevada-Las Vegas, 70% were women (37) and 30% were men (16).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physical Therapy doctoral degree recipients at University of Nevada-Las Vegas.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 14 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 53% of Physical Therapy doctoral degree recipients at University of Nevada-Las Vegas, 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
Students who finish Physical Therapy program at University of Nevada-Las Vegas work across a variety of fields. 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.