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Physical Therapy Schools in Utah

In 2020-2021, 150 students earned their Physical Therapy degrees in UT.

A Physical Therapy major is the 14th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Physical Therapy Majors in Utah

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 140
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 140
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 140
Associate Degree 10

Gender Distribution

In Utah, a physical therapy major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of physical therapy majors in Utah is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.3%
  • Black or African American: 0.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.3%
  • White: 87.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 3.3%
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Jobs for Physical Therapy Grads in Utah

There are 3,910 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 Utah

A typical salary for a physical therapy grad in the state is $85,940, compared to a typical salary of $88,880 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Utah that offer physical therapy degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

95 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,193 Total Students

84% of the teachers are full time.

#2

University of Utah

Salt Lake City
45 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
33,081 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,572. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 97%.

#3

Snow College

Ephraim
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
5,800 Total Students

90% of students get financical aid. The 8.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,813 after earning their degree at this institution.

Physical Therapy Careers in UT

Some of the careers physical therapy majors go into include:

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 64% $114,560
Physical Therapists 46% $81,640

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

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Occupational Therapy 59
Recreational Therapy 53
Rehabilitation Counseling 21
Music Therapy 10
Other Rehabilitation Professions 4

View all majors related to Physical Therapy

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