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Physical Therapy Schools in Washington

131 students earned Physical Therapy degrees in Washington in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Physical Therapy is the 15th most popular major in the state out of a total 128 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physical Therapy Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 131
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 131
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 131

Gender Distribution

In Washington, 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 Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.4%
  • Black or African American: 2.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.1%
  • White: 70.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 13.0%
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Jobs for Physical Therapy Grads in Washington

In this state, there are 8,680 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 Washington

In this state, physical therapy grads earn an average of $85,930. Nationwide, they make an average of $88,880.

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

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

A typical student attending UW Seattle will pay a net price of $12,017. The student loan default rate is 2.10% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
12,349 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. 96% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 77%.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
2,130 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.10% which is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $33,562. Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years.

Physical Therapy Careers in WA

Some of the careers physical therapy majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 38% $140,010
Physical Therapists 27% $86,090

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Occupational Therapy 100
Orthotist/Prosthetist 14
Recreational Therapy 11
Music Therapy 10
Rehabilitation Counseling 8

View all majors related to Physical Therapy

View Nationwide Physical Therapy Report

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