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Physical Therapy in California

Physical Therapy Schools in California

1,677 students earned Physical Therapy degrees in California in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Physical Therapy is the 10th most popular major in the state out of a total 749 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physical Therapy Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1,677
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,677
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,677

Gender Distribution

In California, 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 California is as follows:

  • Asian: 20.5%
  • Black or African American: 3.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.4%
  • White: 36.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.9%
  • Other Races: 20.3%
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Jobs for Physical Therapy Grads in California

32,170 people in the state and 428,080 in the nation are employed in jobs related to physical therapy.

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Wages for Physical Therapy Jobs in California

In this state, physical therapy grads earn an average of $97,110. Nationwide, they make an average of $88,880.

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

835 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,711 Total Students

31% of the teachers are full time.

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142 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 76% of students receive it. 59% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.

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Loma Linda University

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137 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,468 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 3 to 1.

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82 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
9,761 Total Students

89% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Chapman. This private institution charges an average net price of $44,342.

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71 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
27,349 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. 78% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 49%.

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71 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,201 Total Students

62% of the teachers are full time.

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54 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,813 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 88%.

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52 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
9,006 Total Students

The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at Azusa Pacific. An average student at Azusa Pacific will pay a net price of $19,968. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

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48 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,050 Total Students

6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 48% of the teachers are full time.

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40 Degrees in Major Awarded
529 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 47%.

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Physical Therapy Careers in CA

Some of the careers physical therapy majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 30% $142,500
Physical Therapists 29% $97,610

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Occupational Therapy 1,151
Rehabilitation Counseling 59
Rehabilitation Science 18
Orthotist/Prosthetist 17
Music Therapy 5
Art Therapy 1

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View Nationwide Physical Therapy Report

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