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Physical Therapy in Florida

Physical Therapy Schools in Florida

571 students earned Physical Therapy degrees in Florida in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Physical Therapy is the 87th most popular major in the state out of a total 737 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physical Therapy Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 571
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 571
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 571

Gender Distribution

In Florida, 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 Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.4%
  • Black or African American: 8.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.5%
  • White: 52.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 12.6%
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Jobs for Physical Therapy Grads in Florida

22,000 people in the state and 428,080 in the nation are employed in jobs related to physical therapy.

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Wages for Physical Therapy Jobs in Florida

A typical salary for a physical therapy grad in the state is $80,990, compared to a typical salary of $88,880 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Florida that offer physical therapy degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale
98 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
20,888 Total Students

The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at NUS Florida. This private school has an average net price of $28,219. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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#2

University of Florida

Gainesville
70 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
53,372 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 89%. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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61 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
58,836 Total Students

The average student takes 4.58 years to complete their degree at FIU. 98% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $8,722.

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#4

University of Miami

Coral Gables
60 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
17,809 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $34,625. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years.

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41 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
50,626 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 72%. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $9,203.

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35 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
71,881 Total Students

29 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 96% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.48 years to complete their degree at UCF.

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34 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
15,358 Total Students

82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $10,161. The full-time teacher rate is 66%.

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27 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
16,926 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,852. 98% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

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23 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
9,184 Total Students

A typical student attending Florida A&M University will pay a net price of $11,558. Most students complete their degree in 4.72 years. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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19 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
1,802 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 94% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $27,613. It takes the average student 4.81 years to graduate.

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Physical Therapy Careers in FL

Some of the careers physical therapy majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 33% $61,080
Physical Therapists 32% $87,840

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Occupational Therapy 324
Music Therapy 39
Rehabilitation Counseling 36
Art Therapy 17
Animal-Assisted Therapy 9
Orthotist/Prosthetist 8
Other Rehabilitation Professions 6
Rehabilitation Science 5

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