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Physical Therapy Schools in Virginia

In 2020-2021, 390 students earned their Physical Therapy degrees in VA.

As a degree choice, Physical Therapy is the 10th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Physical Therapy Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 390
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 390
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 390

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, 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 Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.9%
  • Black or African American: 6.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.6%
  • White: 41.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 39.5%
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Jobs for Physical Therapy Grads in Virginia

There are 10,800 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 Virginia

Physical Therapy grads earn an average of $91,700 in the state and $88,880 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Virginia that offer physical therapy degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

#1

Shenandoah University

Winchester
90 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
4,174 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.60% which is lower than average. An average student at Shenandoah will pay a net price of $30,878. 59% of the teachers are full time.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,490. Graduates earn an average $42,487 after graduation. 83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
2,692 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Lynchburg.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
24,286 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.53 years. The full-time teacher rate is 94%. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#5

Marymount University

Arlington
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
3,294 Total Students

The average student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree at Marymount. This private school has an average net price of $22,856. 97% of students get financical aid.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
2,110 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.00 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 7.10% which is lower than average. 100% of students get financical aid.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
1,230 Total Students

The 9.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,245. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,695 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,066 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
3,516 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,644 a year. An average student at Hampton will pay a net price of $26,824. It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate.

Physical Therapy Careers in VA

Some of the careers physical therapy majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 31% $0
Physical Therapists 30% $90,960

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Occupational Therapy 228
Rehabilitation Counseling 32
Rehabilitation Science 25
Music Therapy 21
Recreational Therapy 15
Art Therapy 14
Animal-Assisted Therapy 3
Other Rehabilitation Professions 2

View all majors related to Physical Therapy

View Nationwide Physical Therapy Report

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