Physical Therapy Associate Degrees
There are 268 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in Physical Therapy. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and54% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.8% of Physical Therapy graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Physical Therapy Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 13,424 students earned theirPhysical Therapy majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Physical Therapy at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 57 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 199 |
| Master’s Degree | 451 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 12,717 |
Earnings of Physical Therapy Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Physical Therapy of $70,102 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $67,332 |
| 4 years | $70,102 |
| 5 years | $75,167 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Physical Therapy majors who have their associate degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 68.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 18 |
| Women | 39 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Physical Therapy graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25 | 43.9% |
| Asian | 1 | 1.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 | 35.1% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 15.8% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 1.8% |
| International Students | 1 | 1.8% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.8% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular Physical Therapy Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 293 colleges that offer a associate degree in Physical Therapy. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Physical Therapy students seeking a associate degree is University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 808 people received their associate degree in Physical Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Physical Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Montana comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Physical Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 273 people received their associate degree in Physical Therapy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arcadia University is a popular choice for Physical Therapy majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 245 associate degrees in Physical Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
South College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Physical Therapy. This school awarded 176 associate degrees in Physical Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California is a popular choice for Physical Therapy majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 152 people received their associate degree in Physical Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Physical Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The College of Saint Scholastica comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Physical Therapy. This school awarded 145 associate degrees in Physical Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Baylor University is a popular choice for Physical Therapy majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 128 associate degrees in Physical Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ithaca College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Physical Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their associate degree in Physical Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Physical Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Woman's University is a popular choice for Physical Therapy majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 111 people received their associate degree in Physical Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Physical Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Physical Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 110 people received their associate degree in Physical Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Physical Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions is a popular choice for Physical Therapy majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 107 people received their associate degree in Physical Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Physical Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Washington University in St Louis is a popular choice for Physical Therapy majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 100 associate degrees in Physical Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
A T Still University of Health Sciences comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Physical Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their associate degree in Physical Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Physical Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Duquesne University is a popular choice for Physical Therapy majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their associate degree in Physical Therapy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Western University of Health Sciences is a popular choice for Physical Therapy majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their associate degree in Physical Therapy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Duke University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Physical Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their associate degree in Physical Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Physical Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Francisco State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Physical Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their associate degree in Physical Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Physical Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Arizona University is a popular choice for Physical Therapy majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 93 associate degrees in Physical Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Physical Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Franklin Pierce University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Physical Therapy. This school awarded 92 associate degrees in Physical Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Physical Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Findlay comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Physical Therapy. This school awarded 92 associate degrees in Physical Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Physical Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Physical Therapy that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Occupational Therapy/Therapist | 10,460 |
| Rehabilitation Science | 1,107 |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor | 941 |
| Art Therapy/Therapist | 768 |
| Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy | 722 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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