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Physical Therapy Schools in Alabama

In 2020-2021, 164 students earned their Physical Therapy degrees in AL.

In this state, Physical Therapy is the 10th most popular major out of a total 80 majors commonly available.

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Education Levels of Physical Therapy Majors in Alabama

Physical Therapy majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 150
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 150
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 150
Master’s Degree 14

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a physical therapy major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of physical therapy majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.6%
  • Black or African American: 7.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.2%
  • White: 70.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.5%
  • Other Races: 12.2%
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Jobs for Physical Therapy Grads in Alabama

There are 4,740 people in the state and 428,080 people in the nation working in physical therapy jobs.

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Wages for Physical Therapy Jobs in Alabama

In this state, physical therapy grads earn an average of $90,620. Nationwide, they make an average of $88,880.

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There are 4 colleges in Alabama that offer physical therapy degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

University of South Alabama

Mobile
54 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
14,224 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,826. The full-time teacher rate is 63%. 95% of students get financical aid.

#2

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham
51 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,563 Total Students

In their early career, UAB grads earn an average salary of $39,271. The student loan default rate of 4.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.44 years.

#3

Samford University

Birmingham
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,729 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,072. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,778 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

#4

Alabama State University

Montgomery
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
4,072 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $25,949 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 68%. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.

Physical Therapy Careers in AL

Some of the careers physical therapy majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 35% $95,190
Physical Therapists 24% $88,110

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to physical therapy.

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Occupational Therapy 150
Other Rehabilitation Professions 75
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Rehabilitation Counseling 17
Orthotist/Prosthetist 11

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