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Physical Therapy in Iowa

Physical Therapy Schools in Iowa

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

In terms of popularity, Physical Therapy is the 12th most popular major in the state out of a total 371 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physical Therapy Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 185
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 185
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 185
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, 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 Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.8%
  • White: 84.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 8.9%
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Jobs for Physical Therapy Grads in Iowa

4,680 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 Iowa

A typical salary for a physical therapy grad in the state is $82,960, compared to a typical salary of $88,880 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Iowa that offer physical therapy degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,559 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time.

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43 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
3,003 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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#3

University of Iowa

Iowa City
40 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $20,426. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time.

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31 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,076 Total Students

An average student at Briar Cliff will pay a net price of $20,554. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.17 years.

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Clarke University

Dubuque
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
855 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. The average student takes 4.17 years to complete their degree at Clarke.

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Physical Therapy Careers in IA

Some of the careers physical therapy majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Physical Therapists 26% $79,460
Health Specialties Professors 25% $131,150

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Occupational Therapy 103
Rehabilitation Science 2
Other Rehabilitation Professions 2
Rehabilitation Counseling 1

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