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Physical Therapy Schools in Mississippi

In 2020-2021, 97 students earned their Physical Therapy degrees in MS.

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

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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) 81
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 81
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 81
Associate Degree 16

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: 1.0%
  • Black or African American: 14.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.0%
  • White: 79.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 4.1%
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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:

#1

University of Mississippi

University
50 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
21,014 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $12,161. 85% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,763 after earning their degree at this institution.

#2

William Carey University

Hattiesburg
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
5,472 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $14,284. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. It takes the average student 4.43 years to graduate.

#3

Itawamba Community College

Fulton
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,696 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. A typical student attending ICC will pay a net price of $4,086. 49% of the teachers are full time.

#4

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Perkinston
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,677 Total Students

68% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,764 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College will pay a net price of $8,187.

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
Dance Therapy 18
Rehabilitation Counseling 18
Music Therapy 6

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