Physical Therapy Schools in Nebraska

In 2022-2023, 165 students earned their Physical Therapy degrees in NE.

A Physical Therapy major is the 40th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Physical Therapy Majors in Nebraska

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	165
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	165
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	165

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 4.2%
• Black or African American: 2.4%
• Hispanic or Latino: 4.8%
• White: 80.6%
• Non-Resident Alien: 4.8%
• Other Races: 3.0%

Jobs for Physical Therapy Grads in Nebraska

3,340 people in the state and 428,080 in the nation are employed in jobs related to physical therapy.

Wages for Physical Therapy Jobs in Nebraska

Physical Therapy grads earn an average of $80,130 in the state and $88,880 nationwide.

Most Popular Physical Therapy Programs in NE

There are 2 colleges in Nebraska that offer physical therapy degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

Physical Therapy Careers in NE

Some of the careers physical therapy majors go into include:

Job Title	NE Job Growth	NE Median Salary
Physical Therapists	25%	$79,840
Health Specialties Professors	6%	$81,290

Related Majors in Nebraska

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

Major	Annual Graduates in NE
Occupational Therapy	184
Rehabilitation Science	37
Art Therapy	2
Music Therapy	1

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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