Master’s Degrees in Physical Therapy/Therapist
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Education Levels of Physical Therapy Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 41 students earned their master's degree in physical therapy. This earns it the #103 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in physical therapy at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Doctor’s Degree | 13,145 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 301 |
| Associate Degree | 95 |
| Graduate Certificate | 73 |
| Master’s Degree | 41 |
Earnings of Physical Therapy Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in physical therapy. About 56.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 23 |
| Women | 18 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of physical therapy master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| International Students | 35 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Most Popular Physical Therapy Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 5 colleges that offer a master’s degree in physical therapy. Learn more about the most popular 5 below:
Duquesne University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for physical therapy majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 8,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,534 per year. The physical therapy program at Duquesne University awarded 22 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for physical therapy majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of South Alabama. Roughly 14,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,256 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,226 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 master's degrees were handed out to physical therapy majors at USA.
Loyola University Chicago is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in physical therapy. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,990 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their master's degree in physical therapy from Loyola Chicago.
The 4th most popular school in the country for physical therapy majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Southern California. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. The physical therapy program at University of Southern California awarded 1 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in physical therapy. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,984 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 people received their master's degree in physical therapy from CU Anschutz.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to physical therapy that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Occupational Therapy | 7,040 |
| Rehabilitation Counseling | 713 |
| Art Therapy | 454 |
| Other Rehabilitation Professions | 274 |
| Orthotist/Prosthetist | 214 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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