Physical Therapy Schools in New Mexico

26 Physical Therapy students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A Physical Therapy major is the 301st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Physical Therapy Majors in New Mexico

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	26
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	26
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	26

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 3.8%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 30.8%
• White: 46.2%
• Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
• Other Races: 19.2%

Jobs for Physical Therapy Grads in New Mexico

In this state, there are 2,510 people employed in jobs related to a physical therapy degree, compared to 428,080 nationwide.

Wages for Physical Therapy Jobs in New Mexico

A typical salary for a physical therapy grad in the state is $97,210, compared to a typical salary of $88,880 nationwide.

Most Popular Physical Therapy Programs in NM

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

Physical Therapy Careers in NM

Some of the careers physical therapy majors go into include:

Job Title	NM Job Growth	NM Median Salary
Physical Therapists	24%	$93,250
Health Specialties Professors	23%	$133,800

Related Majors in New Mexico

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

Major	Annual Graduates in NM
Occupational Therapy	35
Art Therapy	28
Rehabilitation Science	13

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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