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Physical Therapy Schools in Pennsylvania

1,232 students earned Physical Therapy degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Physical Therapy is the 5th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Physical Therapy Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1,110
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,110
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,110
Bachelor’s Degree 52
Associate Degree 34
Master’s Degree 22
Post-Master’s Certificate 14
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 14

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.3%
  • Black or African American: 1.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.9%
  • White: 66.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.5%
  • Other Races: 16.9%
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Jobs for Physical Therapy Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 24,140 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 Pennsylvania

Physical Therapy grads earn an average of $87,050 in the state and $88,880 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer physical therapy degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Arcadia University

Glenside
299 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
3,300 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree at Arcadia. The student loan default rate of 3.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#2

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh
93 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
8,830 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $56,932 after earning their degree at this institution.

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
4,251 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $22,473. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years.

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
2,375 Total Students

An average student at USciences will pay a net price of $31,138. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

#5

Temple University

Philadelphia
64 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,659 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $48,483 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

#7

Drexel University

Philadelphia
59 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $35,963. The average student takes 4.68 years to complete their degree at Drexel. The student loan default rate is 1.90% which is lower than average.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
8,286 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $56,267 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 1.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
8,860 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,673 a year. The 4.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
2,374 Total Students

The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Misericordia University. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

Physical Therapy Careers in PA

Some of the careers physical therapy majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Physical Therapists 24% $84,620
Health Specialties Professors 23% $79,920

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Occupational Therapy 981
Other Rehabilitation Professions 271
Art Therapy 226
Rehabilitation Science 224
Recreational Therapy 99
Music Therapy 94
Orthotist/Prosthetist 24
Dance Therapy 19

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