Master’s Degrees in Physical Therapy/Therapist
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Education Levels of Physical Therapy Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 42 people earned their master's degree in physical therapy. This earns it the #697 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in physical therapy at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Doctor’s Degree | 13,289 |
| Graduate Certificate | 61 |
| Master’s Degree | 42 |
Earnings of Physical Therapy Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for physical therapy majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for physical therapy majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in physical therapy. About 59.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 25 |
| Women | 17 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of physical therapy master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| International Students | 31 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Most Popular Physical Therapy Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 5 colleges that offer a master’s degree in physical therapy. Learn more about the most popular 5 below:
The most popular school in the United States for physical therapy students seekinga master's degree is Duquesne University. Each year, around 8,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,376 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,578 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in physical therapy from Duquesne.
Loyola University Chicago comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in physical therapy. Each year, around 16,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,440 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in physical therapy from Loyola Chicago. Around 73% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
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References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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