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Physical Therapy Schools in Tennessee

358 Physical Therapy students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

A Physical Therapy major is the 7th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Physical Therapy Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 351
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 351
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 351
Associate Degree 7

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, 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 Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.8%
  • Black or African American: 7.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.7%
  • White: 81.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 3.6%
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Jobs for Physical Therapy Grads in Tennessee

There are 10,270 people in the state and 428,080 people in the nation working in physical therapy jobs.

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Wages for Physical Therapy Jobs in Tennessee

Physical Therapy grads earn an average of $82,920 in the state and $88,880 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Tennessee that offer physical therapy degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

South College

Knoxville
97 Degrees in Major Awarded
24% Graduation Rate
5,796 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,789 a year. It takes the average student 4.00 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,235 Total Students

67% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $57,443 a year.

#3

Belmont University

Nashville
42 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
8,696 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,400 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.18 years to complete their degree at Belmont.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
13,303 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%. In their early career, ETSU grads earn an average salary of $35,345. 63% of the teachers are full time.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
11,457 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $39,937 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 1.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
8,077 Total Students

73% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.40%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,494.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
2,719 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,960 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $23,232.

Physical Therapy Careers in TN

Some of the careers physical therapy majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Physical Therapists 30% $85,240
Health Specialties Professors 24% $81,650

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Occupational Therapy 200
Music Therapy 22
Rehabilitation Science 20
Art Therapy 6
Rehabilitation Counseling 1

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