Physical Therapy Associate Degrees
A associate degree in Physical Therapy is offered at 268 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aassociate degree in Physical Therapy.
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Education Levels of Physical Therapy Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 13,424 degrees were awarded toPhysical Therapy majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Physical Therapy at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 57 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 199 |
| Master’s Degree | 451 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 12,717 |
Earnings of Physical Therapy Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Physical Therapy of $70,102 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $67,332 |
| 4 years | $70,102 |
| 5 years | $75,167 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Most Popular Physical Therapy Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 293 colleges that offer a associate degree in Physical Therapy. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Physical Therapy students seeking a associate degree is University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 808 people received their associate degree in Physical Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Physical Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Montana comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Physical Therapy. This school awarded 273 associate degrees in Physical Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arcadia University is a popular choice for Physical Therapy majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 245 people received their associate degree in Physical Therapy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
South College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Physical Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 176 people received their associate degree in Physical Therapy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California is a popular choice for Physical Therapy majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 152 people received their associate degree in Physical Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Physical Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The College of Saint Scholastica is a popular choice for Physical Therapy majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 145 people received their associate degree in Physical Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Physical Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Baylor University is a popular choice for Physical Therapy majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 128 associate degrees in Physical Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Physical Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ithaca College is a popular choice for Physical Therapy majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their associate degree in Physical Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Physical Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Woman's University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Physical Therapy. This school awarded 111 associate degrees in Physical Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Physical Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 110 people received their associate degree in Physical Therapy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Physical Therapy. This school awarded 107 associate degrees in Physical Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Physical Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Washington University in St Louis comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Physical Therapy. This school awarded 100 associate degrees in Physical Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Physical Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
A T Still University of Health Sciences is a popular choice for Physical Therapy majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 99 associate degrees in Physical Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Physical Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Duquesne University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Physical Therapy. This school awarded 99 associate degrees in Physical Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Physical Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western University of Health Sciences comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Physical Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their associate degree in Physical Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Physical Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Duke University is a popular choice for Physical Therapy majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their associate degree in Physical Therapy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Francisco State University is a popular choice for Physical Therapy majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 94 associate degrees in Physical Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Physical Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Arizona University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Physical Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their associate degree in Physical Therapy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Franklin Pierce University is a popular choice for Physical Therapy majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their associate degree in Physical Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Physical Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Findlay comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Physical Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their associate degree in Physical Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Physical Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Physical Therapy that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Occupational Therapy/Therapist | 10,460 |
| Rehabilitation Science | 1,107 |
| Art Therapy/Therapist | 768 |
| Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy | 722 |
| Music Therapy/Therapist | 651 |
References
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- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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