Doctor’s Degrees in Physical Therapy/Therapist
Featured schools near , edit
Education Levels of Physical Therapy Majors
In 2020-2021, 13,145 doctor's degrees were awarded to physical therapy majors. 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 | 13,145 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 301 |
| Associate Degree | 95 |
| Graduate Certificate | 73 |
| Master’s Degree | 41 |
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 62.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4,929 |
| Women | 8,216 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of physical therapy doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,383 |
| Black or African American | 441 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,005 |
| White | 8,478 |
| International Students | 433 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,405 |
Most Popular Physical Therapy Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 257 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in physical therapy. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 835 doctor's degrees were handed out to physical therapy majors at USAHS. Of these students, 54% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $5,352 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,932 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 394 doctor's degrees were handed out to physical therapy majors at UM. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
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 $45,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,311 per year. The physical therapy program at Arcadia University awarded 285 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 72% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $38,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,182 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 164 people received their doctor's degree in physical therapy from St. Scholastica. Of these students, 75% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $22,314 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,464 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 151 doctor's degrees were handed out to physical therapy majors at Utica College. Of these students, 60% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 142 people received their doctor's degree in physical therapy from A T Still University of Health Sciences. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women.
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 $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. The physical therapy program at University of Southern California awarded 141 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 59% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The physical therapy program at Stony Brook University awarded 137 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women.
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 $32,736 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,382 per year. The physical therapy program at Loma Linda University awarded 137 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 70% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $50,232 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,674 per year. The physical therapy program at Baylor University awarded 122 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
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 $18,283 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,708 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 108 people received their doctor's degree in physical therapy from Touro. Of these students, 49% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $5,616 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,112 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 102 people received their doctor's degree in physical therapy from TWU. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.
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 $33,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,153 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 98 people received their doctor's degree in physical therapy from NUS Florida. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.
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 $26,880 per year. The physical therapy program at South College awarded 97 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 61% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $10,381 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,724 per year. The physical therapy program at Northern Arizona University awarded 96 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 95 people received their doctor's degree in physical therapy from RMUoHP. About 35% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $6,665 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,360 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 92 people received their doctor's degree in physical therapy from TTUHSC. Of these students, 68% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $56,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,801 per year. The physical therapy program at Northeastern University awarded 91 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 68% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Shenandoah University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in physical therapy. Each year, around 4,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,080 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 90 doctor's degrees were handed out to physical therapy majors at Shenandoah. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.
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 $60,276 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,067 per year. The physical therapy program at Northwestern University awarded 90 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 80% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Explore Major by State
Alabama
Arkansas
Connecticut
Florida
Idaho
Iowa
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Mississippi
Nebraska
New Jersey
North Carolina
Oklahoma
Rhode Island
Tennessee
Vermont
West Virginia
Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to physical therapy that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Occupational Therapy | 1,993 |
| Rehabilitation Science | 54 |
| Other Rehabilitation Professions | 31 |
| Rehabilitation Counseling | 19 |
| Art Therapy | 6 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Image Credit: By Barbara E. Carver under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
Featured Schools
Request Info
|
Southern New Hampshire University You have goals. Southern New Hampshire University can help you get there. Whether you need a bachelor's degree to get into a career or want a master's degree to move up in your current career, SNHU has an online program for you. Find your degree from over 200 online programs. Learn More > |
HealthcareDegreeSearch.com provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© HealthcareDegreeSearch.com – All Rights Reserved.