Physical Therapy Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Physical Therapy is offered at 268 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Physical Therapy. This degree is more popular with female students, and about36% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 4.4% 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 | 57 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 199 |
| Master’s Degree | 451 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 12,717 |
Earnings of Physical Therapy Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s 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 doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor’s degree in Physical Therapy. About 64.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 455 |
| Women | 822 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Physical Therapy graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 762 | 59.7% |
| Asian | 177 | 13.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 118 | 9.2% |
| Black or African American | 64 | 5.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 70 | 5.5% |
| Race Unknown | 25 | 2.0% |
| International Students | 56 | 4.4% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 4.4% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular Physical Therapy Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 293 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Physical Therapy. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Physical Therapy majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 808 people received their doctor's degree in Physical Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Physical Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Montana is a popular choice for Physical Therapy majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 273 doctor's 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.
Arcadia University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Physical Therapy. This school awarded 245 doctor's degrees in Physical Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Physical Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
South College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Physical Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 176 people received their doctor's degree in Physical Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Physical Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California is a popular choice for Physical Therapy majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 152 doctor's degrees in Physical Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Physical Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The College of Saint Scholastica is a popular choice for Physical Therapy majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 145 doctor's degrees in Physical Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Physical Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Baylor University is a popular choice for Physical Therapy majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 128 people received their doctor's degree in Physical Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Physical Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ithaca College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Physical Therapy. This school awarded 118 doctor's 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.
Texas Woman's University is a popular choice for Physical Therapy majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 111 doctor's 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.
The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Physical Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 110 people received their doctor's degree in Physical Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's 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 doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 107 people received their doctor's 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.
Washington University in St Louis is a popular choice for Physical Therapy majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 100 people received their doctor's 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.
A T Still University of Health Sciences comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Physical Therapy. This school awarded 99 doctor's degrees in Physical Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's 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 doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their doctor's 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 doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their doctor's 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 is a popular choice for Physical Therapy majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their doctor's 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.
San Francisco State University is a popular choice for Physical Therapy majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their doctor's 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.
Northern Arizona University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Physical Therapy. This school awarded 93 doctor's degrees in Physical Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's 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 doctor's degrees in Physical Therapy. This school awarded 92 doctor's degrees in Physical Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's 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 doctor's degrees in Physical Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their doctor's 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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Physical Therapy that also offer doctor’s 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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