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Physical Therapy in Michigan

Physical Therapy Schools in Michigan

369 students earned Physical Therapy degrees in Michigan in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Physical Therapy is the 15th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Physical Therapy Majors in Michigan

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 332
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 332
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 332
Post-Master’s Certificate 15
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 15

Gender Distribution

In Michigan, 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 Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.0%
  • Black or African American: 4.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.9%
  • White: 78.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for Physical Therapy Grads in Michigan

In this state, there are 13,410 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 Michigan

Physical Therapy grads earn an average of $91,160 in the state and $88,880 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Michigan that offer physical therapy degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
6,829 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.78 years. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time.

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Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant
66 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
17,311 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,630. Most students complete their degree in 4.65 years. 99% of students get financical aid.

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54 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
23,350 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 66%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#4

Andrews University

Berrien Springs
51 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
3,162 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 62%. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.45 years to complete their degree at Andrews.

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Oakland University

Rochester Hills
47 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
18,552 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 54% of the teachers are full time.

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32 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,055. Most students complete their degree in 4.73 years.

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Physical Therapy Careers in MI

Some of the careers physical therapy majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Physical Therapists 27% $88,940
Health Specialties Professors 25% $116,590

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

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Occupational Therapy 389
Orthotist/Prosthetist 21
Rehabilitation Counseling 9
Music Therapy 8
Other Rehabilitation Professions 5
Assistive Rehabilitation Engineering 3

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