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82 students earned Physical Therapy degrees in Mississippi in the <nil> year.

In this state, Physical Therapy is the 16th most popular major out of a total 82 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physical Therapy Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 71
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 71
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 71
Associate Degree 11

Gender Distribution

In Mississippi, 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 Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 13.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.2%
  • White: 82.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 1.2%
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Jobs for Physical Therapy Grads in Mississippi

In this state, there are 3,300 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 Mississippi

In this state, physical therapy grads earn an average of $89,720. Nationwide, they make an average of $88,880.

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

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
21,203 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average. 84% of the teachers are full time. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
5,738 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.43 years to graduate. In their early career, William Carey University grads earn an average salary of $35,209. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,348 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $28,753 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.80%. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,208 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,319 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $9,290.

Physical Therapy Careers in MS

Some of the careers physical therapy majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 27% $0
Physical Therapists 16% $87,090

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Occupational Therapy 36
Rehabilitation Counseling 18
Music Therapy 6

View all majors related to Physical Therapy

View Nationwide Physical Therapy Report

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