Graduate Certificates in Physical Therapy/Therapist
Education Levels of Physical Therapy Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 72 people earned their graduate certificate in physical therapy. This earns it the #222 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in physical therapy at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Doctor’s Degree | 13,307 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 292 |
| Graduate Certificate | 72 |
| Associate Degree | 52 |
| Master’s Degree | 38 |
| Basic Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Physical Therapy Majors With Graduate Certificates
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for physical therapy majors who have their graduate certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in physical therapy. About 54.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 33 |
| Women | 39 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of physical therapy graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 57 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 9 |
Most Popular Physical Therapy Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 16 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in physical therapy. Learn more about the most popular 16 below:
Bellin College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for physical therapy majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,186 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,400 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their graduate certificate in physical therapy from Bellin College.
Arcadia University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in physical therapy. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,590 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,390 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their graduate certificate in physical therapy from Arcadia.
Texas Woman's University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in physical therapy. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,712 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,184 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their graduate certificate in physical therapy from TWU.
Oakland University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in physical therapy. Each year, around 18,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,429 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,979 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their graduate certificate in physical therapy from Oakland. Of these students, 53% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Saint Ambrose University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in physical therapy. Roughly 3,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,318 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,125 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in physical therapy from St. Ambrose University.
The 7th most popular school in the country for physical therapy majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Touro College. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in physical therapy from Touro.
The 9th most popular school in the country for physical therapy majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Sacred Heart University. Each year, around 9,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,060 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in physical therapy from Sacred Heart.
Hardin - Simmons University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in physical therapy. Roughly 2,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,694 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their graduate certificate in physical therapy from Hardin - Simmons. About 60% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Regis University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in physical therapy. Roughly 6,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,573 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their graduate certificate in physical therapy from Regis U. Of these students, 33% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to physical therapy that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Rehabilitation Counseling | 79 |
| Rehabilitation Science | 58 |
| Other Rehabilitation Professions | 58 |
| 52 | |
| Assistive Rehabilitation Engineering | 51 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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