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Physical Therapy Schools in Louisiana

101 students earned Physical Therapy degrees in Louisiana in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Physical Therapy is the 14th most popular major out of a total 86 majors commonly available.

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Education Levels of Physical Therapy Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 100
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 100
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 100
Bachelor’s Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In Louisiana, 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 Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.0%
  • Black or African American: 1.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 92.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 4.0%
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Jobs for Physical Therapy Grads in Louisiana

4,070 people in the state and 428,080 in the nation are employed in jobs related to physical therapy.

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Wages for Physical Therapy Jobs in Louisiana

In this state, physical therapy grads earn an average of $89,860. Nationwide, they make an average of $88,880.

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There are 4 colleges in Louisiana that offer physical therapy degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - Shreveport

Shreveport
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
982 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 93% are considered full time. The 0.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, LSU Health - Shreveport grads earn an average salary of $58,465.

#2

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - New Orleans

New Orleans
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,827 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $59,482 after earning their degree at this institution. 73% of the teachers are full time.

#3

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University

Baton Rouge
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
1,366 Total Students

In their early career, FranU grads earn an average salary of $49,307. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $16,595.

#4

Louisiana College

Pineville
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
1,153 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $39,073 after graduation. This private school has an average net price of $14,946. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Physical Therapy Careers in LA

Some of the careers physical therapy majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 25% $83,100
Physical Therapists 22% $84,480

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Occupational Therapy 91
Rehabilitation Counseling 43
Recreational Therapy 21
Music Therapy 10

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