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Physical Therapy in Georgia

Physical Therapy Schools in Georgia

295 students earned Physical Therapy degrees in Georgia in the 2022-2023 year.

A Physical Therapy major is the 29th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Physical Therapy Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 283
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 283
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 283

Gender Distribution

In Georgia, 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 Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.5%
  • Black or African American: 8.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.7%
  • White: 70.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.7%
  • Other Races: 4.1%
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Jobs for Physical Therapy Grads in Georgia

9,970 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 Georgia

In this state, physical therapy grads earn an average of $86,320. Nationwide, they make an average of $88,880.

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There are 7 colleges in Georgia that offer physical therapy degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

Emory University

Atlanta
63 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
13,997 Total Students

The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Emory. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. 74% of the teachers are full time.

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40 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
26,949 Total Students

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.58 years. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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40 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
36,360 Total Students

26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $17,202.

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#4

Brenau University

Gainesville
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
2,813 Total Students

An average student at Brenau will pay a net price of $23,535. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time.

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37 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
9,006 Total Students

97% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. It takes the average student 4.25 years to graduate.

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37 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
8,920 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $13,417. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 66%.

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36 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
19,793 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,998.

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Physical Therapy Careers in GA

Some of the careers physical therapy majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Physical Therapists 29% $86,310

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Occupational Therapy 139
Rehabilitation Counseling 65
Music Therapy 1

View all majors related to Physical Therapy

View Nationwide Physical Therapy Report

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