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Physical Therapy Schools in Tennessee

317 Physical Therapy students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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

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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) 305
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 305
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 305
Associate Degree 12

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: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 5.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.7%
  • White: 82.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 2.5%
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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
41% Graduation Rate
5,171 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. 94% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,707 after earning their degree at this institution.

#2

The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center

Memphis
60 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,181 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%. 7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $56,870 after graduation.

#3

Belmont University

Nashville
42 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
8,204 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,489. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.18 years to complete their degree at Belmont.

#4

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City
39 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
13,713 Total Students

71% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years. A typical student attending ETSU will pay a net price of $12,894.

#5

The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

Chattanooga
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
11,728 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Graduates earn an average $37,613 after graduation.

#6

Tennessee State University

Nashville
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
7,615 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The average student takes 4.73 years to complete their degree at Tennessee State University. In their early career, Tennessee State University grads earn an average salary of $33,035.

#7

Southern Adventist University

Collegedale
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
2,730 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Graduates earn an average $38,310 after graduation. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,733.

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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