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Physical Therapy Schools in Georgia

328 students earned Physical Therapy degrees in Georgia in the <nil> year.

As a degree choice, Physical Therapy is the 11th most popular major in the state.

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Education Levels of Physical Therapy Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 300
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 300
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 300
Bachelor’s Degree 28

Gender Distribution

In Georgia, 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 Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.2%
  • Black or African American: 9.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.6%
  • White: 71.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 4.9%
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Jobs for Physical Therapy Grads in Georgia

There are 9,970 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 Georgia

Physical Therapy grads earn an average of $86,320 in the state and $88,880 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Georgia that offer physical therapy degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro
65 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
27,076 Total Students

In their early career, GaSou grads earn an average salary of $42,367. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,851. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it.

#2

Emory University

Atlanta
63 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
14,779 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.40% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $68,643 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 73%.

#3

Georgia State University

Atlanta
40 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
36,973 Total Students

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Georgia State grads earn an average salary of $35,468. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%.

#4

Brenau University

Gainesville
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
2,551 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,275 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 60%. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.

#5

Mercer University

Macon
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
9,009 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Mercer grads earn an average salary of $46,626. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#5

Augusta University

Augusta
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
8,961 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 67%. This public school has an average net price of $15,044. The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#7

University of North Georgia

Dahlonega
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
18,972 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 75%. The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at UNG. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

Physical Therapy Careers in GA

Some of the careers physical therapy majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Physical Therapists 29% $86,310

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Occupational Therapy 139
Rehabilitation Counseling 68
Other Rehabilitation Professions 23
Music Therapy 19
Rehabilitation Science 7
Art Therapy 2

View all majors related to Physical Therapy

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