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Physical Therapy Schools in Connecticut

205 Physical Therapy students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Physical Therapy major is the 8th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Physical Therapy Majors in Connecticut

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 204
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 204
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 204
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Connecticut, 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 Connecticut is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 4.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.4%
  • White: 82.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for Physical Therapy Grads in Connecticut

3,790 people in the state and 428,080 in the nation are employed in jobs related to physical therapy.

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Wages for Physical Therapy Jobs in Connecticut

In this state, physical therapy grads earn an average of $96,010. Nationwide, they make an average of $88,880.

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

69 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
9,313 Total Students

The 2.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $42,431. Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years.

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
9,746 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.30% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. 42% of the teachers are full time.

#3

University of Hartford

West Hartford
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
6,493 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 5.10% which is lower than average.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
27,215 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $56,144 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $22,974. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%.

Physical Therapy Careers in CT

Some of the careers physical therapy majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 19% $107,700
Physical Therapists 18% $94,790

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

Major Annual Graduates in CT
Occupational Therapy 151
Orthotist/Prosthetist 21
Art Therapy 9
Recreational Therapy 5

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