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Physical Therapy in New York

Physical Therapy Schools in New York

1,115 Physical Therapy students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In this state, Physical Therapy is the 47th most popular major out of a total 1065 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physical Therapy Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1,046
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,046
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,046
Bachelor’s Degree 68
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 12.6%
  • Black or African American: 4.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.3%
  • White: 61.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.1%
  • Other Races: 8.3%
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Jobs for Physical Therapy Grads in New York

In this state, there are 38,830 people employed in jobs related to a physical therapy degree, compared to 428,080 nationwide.

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Wages for Physical Therapy Jobs in New York

Physical Therapy grads earn an average of $87,470 in the state and $88,880 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in New York that offer physical therapy degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Utica College

Utica
151 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
4,613 Total Students

45% of the teachers are full time. 98% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.37 years to complete their degree at Utica College.

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#2

Ithaca College

Ithaca
150 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
5,354 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 75% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

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#3

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
137 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
26,782 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,232.

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#4

Touro College

New York
110 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
11,699 Total Students

9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 43% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid.

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70 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
1,724 Total Students

38% of the teachers are full time. An average student at Dominican College will pay a net price of $22,920. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

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66 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Columbia. This private school has an average net price of $23,497. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1.

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#7

Daemen College

Amherst
64 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
2,536 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $19,658. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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63 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
2,785 Total Students

50% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $21,197. The average student takes 4.54 years to complete their degree at D'Youville College.

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61 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,528 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1.

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#10

Hunter College

New York
58 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
24,052 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.67 years to graduate. A typical student attending Hunter will pay a net price of $3,296. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Physical Therapy Careers in NY

Some of the careers physical therapy majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Physical Therapists 33% $85,100
Health Specialties Professors 27% $105,410

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Occupational Therapy 1,095
Art Therapy 118
Recreational Therapy 112
Music Therapy 62
Dance Therapy 28
Rehabilitation Counseling 18
Animal-Assisted Therapy 10
Other Rehabilitation Professions 10

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