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Physical Therapy Schools in California

1,688 Physical Therapy students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In terms of popularity, Physical Therapy is the 5th most popular major in the state out of a total 149 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physical Therapy Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1,688
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,688
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,688

Gender Distribution

In California, 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 California is as follows:

  • Asian: 22.7%
  • Black or African American: 3.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.5%
  • White: 42.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.1%
  • Other Races: 11.3%
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Jobs for Physical Therapy Grads in California

There are 32,170 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 California

Physical Therapy grads earn an average of $97,110 in the state and $88,880 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer physical therapy degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

835 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,224 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.10%. The full-time teacher rate is 29%.

142 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
49,318 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $72,478 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 76% of students receive it.

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Loma Linda University

Loma Linda
137 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,390 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time. The 0.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 3 to 1.

82 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
9,991 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $39,047. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
26,899 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $12,590. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $52,032 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,165 Total Students

63% of the teachers are full time.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,788 Total Students

86% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 0.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
8,126 Total Students

In their early career, Azusa Pacific grads earn an average salary of $51,213. The student loan default rate of 1.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,048 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $131,716 after earning their degree at this institution. 50% of the teachers are full time. 7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
617 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $88,331 a year. 47% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.10%.

Physical Therapy Careers in CA

Some of the careers physical therapy majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 30% $142,500
Physical Therapists 29% $97,610

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Occupational Therapy 1,178
Rehabilitation Counseling 141
Recreational Therapy 26
Rehabilitation Science 18
Music Therapy 17
Orthotist/Prosthetist 17
Art Therapy 1

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