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Physical Therapy Schools in Massachusetts

In 2020-2021, 492 students earned their Physical Therapy degrees in MA.

In this state, Physical Therapy is the 10th most popular major out of a total 136 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physical Therapy Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 403
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 403
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 403
Bachelor’s Degree 89

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.8%
  • Black or African American: 3.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.5%
  • White: 68.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 9.3%
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Jobs for Physical Therapy Grads in Massachusetts

There are 11,780 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 Massachusetts

Physical Therapy grads earn an average of $91,750 in the state and $88,880 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Massachusetts that offer physical therapy degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

137 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
22,905 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 1.50% which is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $29,714.

#2

Springfield College

Springfield
77 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
3,068 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 6.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. An average student at Springfield College will pay a net price of $28,710. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,987 after earning their degree at this institution.

70 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,269 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.20% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time.

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.40%. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 53% of students receive it.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
7,501 Total Students

The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. 100% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $37,807.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
6,263 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $53,249 after graduation. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,920. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Simmons.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
18,150 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. 91% of students get financical aid.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
2,612 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.10%. 100% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,961 a year.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,310 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $65,632 a year. The student loan default rate is 1.50% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 11% are considered full time.

Physical Therapy Careers in MA

Some of the careers physical therapy majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 30% $101,400
Physical Therapists 18% $92,060

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Occupational Therapy 644
Rehabilitation Science 130
Art Therapy 51
Other Rehabilitation Professions 43
Music Therapy 38
Rehabilitation Counseling 22
Kinesiotherapy 8
Recreational Therapy 5

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