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Physical Therapy Schools in New Jersey

In 2020-2021, 176 students earned their Physical Therapy degrees in NJ.

In terms of popularity, Physical Therapy is the 11th most popular major in the state out of a total 103 majors commonly available.

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Education Levels of Physical Therapy Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 176
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 176
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 176

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, 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 New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 17.6%
  • Black or African American: 4.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.4%
  • White: 54.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 16.5%
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Jobs for Physical Therapy Grads in New Jersey

In this state, there are 11,980 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 New Jersey

A typical salary for a physical therapy grad in the state is $97,770, compared to a typical salary of $88,880 nationwide.

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

#1

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick
90 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $23,035. 66% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $54,962 after graduation.

#2

Seton Hall University

South Orange
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
9,814 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. In their early career, Seton Hall grads earn an average salary of $54,071. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#3

Stockton University

Galloway
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
9,893 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 48%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $21,404. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate.

#4

Kean University

Union
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,064 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.70%. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

Physical Therapy Careers in NJ

Some of the careers physical therapy majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Physical Therapists 22% $95,690
Health Specialties Professors 21% $92,890

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Occupational Therapy 123
Other Rehabilitation Professions 92
Art Therapy 32
Recreational Therapy 20
Music Therapy 6
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