Physical Therapy Graduate Certificates
A graduate certificate in Physical Therapy is offered at 268 colleges in the United States, where you can earn agraduate certificate in Physical Therapy. This degree is more popular with female students, and about15% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 15.2% of Physical Therapy graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Physical Therapy Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 13,424 degrees were awarded toPhysical 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 | 12,717 |
Earnings of Physical Therapy Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with agraduate certificate in Physical Therapy of $70,102 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in Physical Therapy. About 78.8% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 7 |
| Women | 26 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Physical Therapy graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23 | 69.7% |
| Asian | 1 | 3.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 | 6.1% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 3.0% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 3.0% |
| International Students | 5 | 15.2% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 15.2% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Physical Therapy Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 293 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in Physical Therapy. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Physical Therapy students seeking a graduate certificate is University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. This school awarded 808 graduate certificates in Physical Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates in Physical Therapy. This school awarded 273 graduate certificates 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 is a popular choice for Physical Therapy majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 245 people received their graduate certificate in Physical Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Physical Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
South College is a popular choice for Physical Therapy majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 176 graduate certificates 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 graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 152 people received their graduate certificate in Physical Therapy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The College of Saint Scholastica comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Physical Therapy. This school awarded 145 graduate certificates in Physical Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 128 people received their graduate certificate in Physical Therapy from this school. 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 graduate certificates in Physical Therapy. This school awarded 118 graduate certificates in Physical Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate. This school awarded 111 graduate certificates 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 graduate certificates in Physical Therapy. This school awarded 110 graduate certificates in Physical Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate. This school awarded 107 graduate certificates 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.
Washington University in St Louis is a popular choice for Physical Therapy majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 100 graduate certificates in Physical Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Physical Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
A T Still University of Health Sciences is a popular choice for Physical Therapy majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their graduate certificate in Physical Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Physical Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Duquesne University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Physical Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their graduate certificate in Physical Therapy from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Physical Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western University of Health Sciences is a popular choice for Physical Therapy majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate. This school awarded 94 graduate certificates in Physical Therapy in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Physical Therapy here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Francisco State University is a popular choice for Physical Therapy majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 94 graduate certificates 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.
Northern Arizona University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Physical Therapy. This school awarded 93 graduate certificates 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.
Franklin Pierce University is a popular choice for Physical Therapy majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their graduate certificate in Physical Therapy from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Findlay comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Physical Therapy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates.
| 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.