Physical Therapy Schools in Louisiana

105 students earned Physical Therapy degrees in Louisiana in the 2022-2023 year.

A Physical Therapy major is the 83rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Physical Therapy Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	105
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	105
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	105

Gender Distribution

In Louisiana, a physical therapy major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of physical therapy majors in Louisiana is as follows:

• Asian: 1.0%
• Black or African American: 2.9%
• Hispanic or Latino: 1.0%
• White: 66.7%
• Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
• Other Races: 28.6%

Jobs for Physical Therapy Grads in Louisiana

There are 4,070 people in the state and 428,080 people in the nation working in physical therapy jobs.

Wages for Physical Therapy Jobs in Louisiana

Physical Therapy grads earn an average of $89,860 in the state and $88,880 nationwide.

Most Popular Physical Therapy Programs in LA

There are 4 colleges in Louisiana that offer physical therapy degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

Physical Therapy Careers in LA

Some of the careers physical therapy majors go into include:

Job Title	LA Job Growth	LA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors	25%	$83,100
Physical Therapists	22%	$84,480

Related Majors in Louisiana

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

Major	Annual Graduates in LA
Occupational Therapy	91
Rehabilitation Counseling	43
Recreational Therapy	21
Music Therapy	10

View all majors related to Physical Therapy

View Nationwide Physical Therapy Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Barbara E. Carver under License

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