Physical Therapy at Virginia Commonwealth University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Physical Therapy, consider the program at Virginia Commonwealth University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Virginia Commonwealth University sits in Richmond, VA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 55 physical therapy graduations were recorded at Virginia Commonwealth University.
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Studying Online at Virginia Commonwealth University
Online coursework is an option at Virginia Commonwealth University. Of 28,464 students, 2,830 (10%) studied exclusively online and 15,400 (54%) took at least some classes online.
Physical Therapy Rankings at Virginia Commonwealth University
Use these rankings to compare Virginia Commonwealth University’s Physical Therapy program against other schools offering the same major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Virginia | #4 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #6 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #27 of 68 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #38 of 67 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #105 of 237 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #122 of 248 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Physical Therapy graduates at Virginia Commonwealth University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Physical Therapy graduates at Virginia Commonwealth University are 64% women (35) and 36% men (20).
Physical Therapy Doctoral Program at Virginia Commonwealth University
Among the 55 doctoral physical therapy degrees awarded at Virginia Commonwealth University, 64% were women (35) and 36% were men (20).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physical Therapy doctoral degree recipients at Virginia Commonwealth University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 39 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 27% of Physical Therapy doctoral degree recipients at Virginia Commonwealth 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
Students who finish Physical Therapy program at Virginia Commonwealth University work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Physical Therapy graduates, 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
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