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Physical Therapy Schools in Georgia

In 2020-2021, 316 students earned their Physical Therapy degrees in GA.

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) 291
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 291
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 291
Bachelor’s Degree 25

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: 7.9%
  • Black or African American: 8.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.7%
  • White: 74.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 3.2%
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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
26,949 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $15,571. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,820 a year. The average student takes 4.58 years to complete their degree at GaSou.

#2

Emory University

Atlanta
63 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
13,997 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 58% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 1.40% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 75%.

#3

Georgia State University

Atlanta
40 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
36,360 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.61 years to graduate. 27 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid.

#4

Brenau University

Gainesville
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
2,813 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 54% are considered full time. In their early career, Brenau grads earn an average salary of $39,398. The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at Brenau.

#5

Mercer University

Macon
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
9,006 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,312 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.25 years.

#5

Augusta University

Augusta
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
8,920 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.50%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,239. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

#7

University of North Georgia

Dahlonega
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
19,793 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 75%. In their early career, UNG grads earn an average salary of $37,199. A typical student attending UNG will pay a net price of $10,444.

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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