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Doctor’s Degrees in Physical Therapy/Therapist

13,307 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A doctor's degree in physical therapy is offered at 257 colleges in the United States. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 27% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.2% of physical therapy graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Physical Therapy Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 13,307 people earned their doctor's degree in physical therapy. This makes it the 3rd most popular doctor's degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in physical therapy at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree 13,307
Bachelor’s Degree 292
Graduate Certificate 72
Associate Degree 52
Master’s Degree 38
Basic Certificate 1

Earnings of Physical Therapy Majors With Doctor’s Degrees

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for physical therapy students who are doctor's degree holders.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in physical therapy. About 63.5% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 4,860
Women 8,447
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The racial-ethnic distribution of physical therapy doctor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 1,451
Black or African American 493
Hispanic or Latino 1,121
White 8,482
International Students 290
Other Races/Ethnicities 1,470
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There are 257 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in physical therapy. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

835 Yearly Graduations
54% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for physical therapy students seekinga doctor's degree is University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. Roughly 4,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 835 people received their doctor's degree in physical therapy from USAHS. Of these students, 54% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

The University of Montana

Missoula, Montana
394 Yearly Graduations
66% Women
64% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Montana comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in physical therapy. Each year, around 9,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,736 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 394 people received their doctor's degree in physical therapy from UM. Around 64% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women.

#3

Arcadia University

Glenside, Pennsylvania
285 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Arcadia University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor'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 $47,590 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,390 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 285 people received their doctor's degree in physical therapy from Arcadia. About 70% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

The College of Saint Scholastica

Duluth, Minnesota
164 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for physical therapy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The College of Saint Scholastica. Roughly 3,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,530 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,024 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 164 people received their doctor's degree in physical therapy from St. Scholastica. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.

#5

Utica College

Utica, New York
151 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Utica College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in physical therapy. Roughly 4,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $23,208 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,480 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 151 people received their doctor's degree in physical therapy from Utica College. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.

142 Yearly Graduations
66% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

A T Still University of Health Sciences is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in physical therapy. Each year, around 3,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 142 people received their doctor's degree in physical therapy from A T Still University of Health Sciences. Of these students, 66% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
141 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
57% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Southern California is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in physical therapy. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 141 people received their doctor's degree in physical therapy from USC. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.

#8

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda, California
137 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Loma Linda University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in physical therapy. Roughly 4,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their doctor's degree in physical therapy from Loma Linda University. Of these students, 65% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
137 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Stony Brook University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in physical therapy. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their doctor's degree in physical therapy from SUNY Stony Brook. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.

#10

Baylor University

Waco, Texas
122 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for physical therapy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Baylor University. Roughly 19,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,844 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,130 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 122 people received their doctor's degree in physical therapy from Baylor. Of these students, 59% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Touro College

New York, New York
108 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for physical therapy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Touro College. Each year, around 11,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 108 people received their doctor's degree in physical therapy from Touro. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.

#12

Texas Woman's University

Denton, Texas
102 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for physical therapy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Texas Woman's University. Each year, around 16,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,712 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,184 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 102 people received their doctor's degree in physical therapy from TWU. About 78% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
98 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for physical therapy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Nova Southeastern University. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,890 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their doctor's degree in physical therapy from NUS Florida. About 64% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

South College

Knoxville, Tennessee
97 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

South College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in physical therapy. Roughly 5,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,764 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their doctor's degree in physical therapy from South College. Of these students, 57% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona
96 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for physical therapy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Northern Arizona University. Each year, around 29,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,674 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their doctor's degree in physical therapy from NAU. About 70% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

95 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in physical therapy. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their doctor's degree in physical therapy from RMUoHP. Of these students, 38% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

92 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in physical therapy. Roughly 5,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,360 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their doctor's degree in physical therapy from TTUHSC. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.

#18

Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts
91 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for physical therapy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Northeastern University. Each year, around 22,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their doctor's degree in physical therapy from Northeastern. About 85% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois
90 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for physical therapy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Northwestern University. Each year, around 22,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,887 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their doctor's degree in physical therapy from Northwestern. About 73% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey
90 Yearly Graduations
53% Women
81% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Rutgers University - New Brunswick comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in physical therapy. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their doctor's degree in physical therapy from Rutgers New Brunswick. Around 81% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to physical therapy that offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Occupational Therapy 3,503
Rehabilitation Science 70
Other Rehabilitation Professions 26
Rehabilitation Counseling 13
Art Therapy 5

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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