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Physical Therapy Schools in Florida

In 2020-2021, 468 students earned their Physical Therapy degrees in FL.

As a degree choice, Physical Therapy is the 19th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Physical Therapy Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 468
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 468
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 468

Gender Distribution

In Florida, 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 Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.7%
  • Black or African American: 5.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.7%
  • White: 62.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.5%
  • Other Races: 6.4%
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Jobs for Physical Therapy Grads in Florida

There are 22,000 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 Florida

In this state, physical therapy grads earn an average of $80,990. Nationwide, they make an average of $88,880.

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

#1

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale
98 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
20,888 Total Students

39% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate.

#2

University of Florida

Gainesville
70 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
53,372 Total Students

A typical student attending UF will pay a net price of $5,135. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. The full-time teacher rate is 88%.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
58,836 Total Students

94% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. 25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#4

University of Miami

Coral Gables
60 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
17,809 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $54,383 after graduation. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at U Miami.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
50,626 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. In their early career, USF Tampa grads earn an average salary of $43,307.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
71,881 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.48 years to graduate. 94% of students get financical aid. 31 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
15,358 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 69%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,299. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,109 a year.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
16,926 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.40% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.53 years to graduate.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
9,184 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,126. The average student takes 4.72 years to complete their degree at Florida A&M University. The student loan default rate of 7.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
1,802 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $25,807. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 97% are considered full time. 88% of students get financical aid.

Physical Therapy Careers in FL

Some of the careers physical therapy majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 33% $61,080
Physical Therapists 32% $87,840

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Occupational Therapy 324
Music Therapy 39
Rehabilitation Counseling 36
Art Therapy 17
Animal-Assisted Therapy 9
Orthotist/Prosthetist 8
Other Rehabilitation Professions 6
Rehabilitation Science 5

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