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Physical Therapy Schools in South Carolina

88 students earned Physical Therapy degrees in South Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

A Physical Therapy major is the 16th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Physical Therapy Majors in South Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 88
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 88
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 88

Gender Distribution

In South Carolina, 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 South Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 4.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.7%
  • White: 78.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 8.0%
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Jobs for Physical Therapy Grads in South Carolina

In this state, there are 5,990 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 South Carolina

Physical Therapy grads earn an average of $72,470 in the state and $88,880 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in South Carolina that offer physical therapy degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,083 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $69,378 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 1.10% which is lower than average. 84% of the teachers are full time.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
35,470 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

Physical Therapy Careers in SC

Some of the careers physical therapy majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Physical Therapists 28% $87,250
Health Specialties Professors 28% $57,530

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

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Other Rehabilitation Professions 78
Music Therapy 14
Occupational Therapy 12
Rehabilitation Counseling 6
Art Therapy 4

View all majors related to Physical Therapy

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