Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Therapy/Therapist
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Education Levels of Physical Therapy Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 301 students earned their bachelor's degree in physical therapy. This earns it the #54 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in physical therapy at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Doctor’s Degree | 13,145 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 301 |
| Associate Degree | 95 |
| Graduate Certificate | 73 |
| Master’s Degree | 41 |
Earnings of Physical Therapy Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for physical therapy majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for physical therapy students who are bachelor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in physical therapy. About 72.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 82 |
| Women | 219 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of physical therapy bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 29 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 211 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 18 |
Most Popular Physical Therapy Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 26 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in physical therapy. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Ithaca College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for physical therapy majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Roughly 5,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,610 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,056 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 68 bachelor's degrees were handed out to physical therapy majors at Ithaca. About 79% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Northeastern University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in physical therapy. Each year, around 22,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,801 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 46 people received their bachelor's degree in physical therapy from Northeastern. Of these students, 85% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Springfield College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in physical therapy. Roughly 3,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,170 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,150 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 43 people received their bachelor's degree in physical therapy from Springfield College. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for physical therapy majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Duquesne University. Each year, around 8,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,534 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 40 bachelor's degrees were handed out to physical therapy majors at Duquesne. Of these students, 88% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for physical therapy majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Georgia Southern University. Each year, around 26,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,986 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 people received their bachelor's degree in physical therapy from GaSou. Of these students, 80% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for physical therapy majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Loyola University Chicago. Each year, around 16,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,990 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 bachelor's degrees were handed out to physical therapy majors at Loyola Chicago. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.
Andrews University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in physical therapy. Roughly 3,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,656 per year. The physical therapy program at Andrews University awarded 17 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 71% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.
Saint Francis University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in physical therapy. Each year, around 2,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,852 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,920 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 bachelor's degrees were handed out to physical therapy majors at Saint Francis. Of these students, 67% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for physical therapy majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Oklahoma Baptist University. Each year, around 1,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $28,610 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,900 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 bachelor's degrees were handed out to physical therapy majors at OBU. About 44% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Wesley College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in physical therapy. Each year, around 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The physical therapy program at Wesley College awarded 8 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Bellarmine University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in physical therapy. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,652 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 bachelor's degrees were handed out to physical therapy majors at Bellarmine U.
The 11th most popular school in the country for physical therapy majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Northwest Nazarene University. Roughly 2,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,740 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,764 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their bachelor's degree in physical therapy from NNU. About 67% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for physical therapy majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Northern Vermont University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,592 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,322 per year. The physical therapy program at Northern Vermont University awarded 2 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Chicago State University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in physical therapy. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,488 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,850 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 bachelor's degrees were handed out to physical therapy majors at CSU.
University of Missouri - Columbia comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in physical therapy. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,017 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,950 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 bachelor's degrees were handed out to physical therapy majors at Mizzou.
The 14th most popular school in the country for physical therapy majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Louisiana College. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,828 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 people received their bachelor's degree in physical therapy from Louisiana College.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to physical therapy that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Rehabilitation Science | 990 |
| Occupational Therapy | 793 |
| Recreational Therapy | 706 |
| Music Therapy | 492 |
| Art Therapy | 358 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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