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Physical Therapy Schools in Kentucky

173 Physical Therapy students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Physical Therapy is the 16th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Physical Therapy Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 170
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 170
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 170
Bachelor’s Degree 3

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, 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 Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.2%
  • White: 89.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 8.7%
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Jobs for Physical Therapy Grads in Kentucky

In this state, there are 4,530 people employed in jobs related to a physical therapy degree, compared to 428,080 nationwide.

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Wages for Physical Therapy Jobs in Kentucky

A typical salary for a physical therapy grad in the state is $64,560, compared to a typical salary of $88,880 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Kentucky that offer physical therapy degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

Bellarmine University

Louisville
79 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
3,293 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $23,992. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,265 a year.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,986 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.37 years. 88% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending UK will pay a net price of $18,203.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
17,517 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $33,301 after graduation. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.90%.

Physical Therapy Careers in KY

Some of the careers physical therapy majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Physical Therapists 23% $84,920
Health Specialties Professors 23% $59,220

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Occupational Therapy 256
Rehabilitation Counseling 29
Rehabilitation Science 11
Music Therapy 10

View all majors related to Physical Therapy

View Nationwide Physical Therapy Report

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