Physical Therapy Schools in Mississippi

In 2022-2023, 81 students earned their Physical Therapy degrees in MS.

A Physical Therapy major is the 77th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Physical Therapy Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	71
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	71
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	71
Associate Degree	10

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 4.9%
• Black or African American: 18.5%
• Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
• White: 72.8%
• Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
• Other Races: 3.7%

Jobs for Physical Therapy Grads in Mississippi

There are 3,300 people in the state and 428,080 people in the nation working in physical therapy jobs.

Wages for Physical Therapy Jobs in Mississippi

A typical salary for a physical therapy grad in the state is $89,720, compared to a typical salary of $88,880 nationwide.

Most Popular Physical Therapy Programs in MS

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

Physical Therapy Careers in MS

Some of the careers physical therapy majors go into include:

Job Title	MS Job Growth	MS Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors	27%	$0
Physical Therapists	16%	$87,090

Related Majors in Mississippi

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

Major	Annual Graduates in MS
Occupational Therapy	36
Rehabilitation Counseling	18
Music Therapy	6

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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