Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Therapy/Therapist
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Education Levels of Physical Therapy Majors
In 2018-2019, 385 bachelor's degrees were awarded to physical therapy majors. This earns it the #51 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 | 12,277 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 385 |
| Associate’s Degree | 95 |
| Master’s Degree | 54 |
| Graduate Certificate | 54 |
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
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Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in physical therapy. About 69.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 116 |
| Women | 269 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of physical therapy bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 35 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 294 |
| International Students | 7 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 19 |
Most Popular Physical Therapy Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 28 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. Each year, around 6,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,274 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,432 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 87 bachelor's degrees were handed out to physical therapy majors at Ithaca. About 77% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Northeastern University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in physical therapy. Each year, around 22,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,420 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,793 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 71 bachelor's degrees were handed out to physical therapy majors at Northeastern. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for physical therapy majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Loyola University Chicago. Roughly 17,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,105 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,594 per year.
The physical therapy program at Loyola University Chicago awarded 41 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 51% were women and 49% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Springfield College comes in at #4 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 $38,030 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,190 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 37 people received their bachelor's degree in physical therapy from Springfield College. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.
Georgia Southern University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in physical therapy. Roughly 26,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,977 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 31 bachelor's degrees were handed out to physical therapy majors at GaSou. Of these students, 65% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Saint Francis University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in physical therapy. Roughly 2,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,000 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 27 people received their bachelor's degree in physical therapy from Saint Francis.
The 6th most popular school in the country for physical therapy majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Duquesne University. Roughly 9,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,992 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,580 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 27 bachelor's degrees were handed out to physical therapy majors at Duquesne. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for physical therapy majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Oklahoma Baptist University. Roughly 1,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,584 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,900 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 17 bachelor's degrees were handed out to physical therapy majors at OBU. About 71% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Andrews University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in physical therapy. Each year, around 3,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $28,992 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,216 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 16 bachelor's degrees were handed out to physical therapy majors at Andrews. Of these students, 56% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Bellarmine University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in physical therapy. Each year, around 3,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,734 per year.
The physical therapy program at Bellarmine University awarded 12 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year.
Northwest Nazarene University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in physical therapy. Roughly 2,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,550 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,464 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in physical therapy from NNU. Of these students, 44% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Johnson State College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in physical therapy. Each year, around 2,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,256 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,890 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 4 people received their bachelor's degree in physical therapy from Johnson State College.
University of Missouri - Columbia comes in at #13 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 $9,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,264 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 3 bachelor's degrees were handed out to physical therapy majors at Mizzou.
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.
The physical therapy program at Chicago State University awarded 2 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year.
The 15th most popular school in the country for physical therapy majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Wesley College. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,406 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,800 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 1 bachelor's degrees were handed out to physical therapy majors at Wesley 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 | 987 |
| Recreational Therapy | 842 |
| Occupational Therapy | 788 |
| Other Rehabilitation Professions | 523 |
| Music Therapy | 471 |
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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