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Physical Therapy in North Carolina

Physical Therapy Schools in North Carolina

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

As a degree choice, Physical Therapy is the 12th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Physical Therapy Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 456
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 456
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 456

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, 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 North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.4%
  • Black or African American: 5.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.3%
  • White: 68.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.5%
  • Other Races: 15.6%
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Jobs for Physical Therapy Grads in North Carolina

16,200 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 North Carolina

Physical Therapy grads earn an average of $87,560 in the state and $88,880 nationwide.

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

#1

Duke University

Durham
79 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
16,172 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. 57% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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64 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
5,169 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,618. Most students complete their degree in 4.57 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

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#3

High Point University

High Point
59 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
5,617 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $37,285. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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45 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
7,117 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 73% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 81%. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

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44 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
3,653 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $18,251. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

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#6

Campbell University

Buies Creek
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
5,964 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 47%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate.

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32 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
12,243 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 73%. It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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31 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The average student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree at UNC Chapel Hill. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 59% of students receive it.

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29 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.44 years. 76% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,703.

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#10

Methodist University

Fayetteville
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
1,773 Total Students

48% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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Physical Therapy Careers in NC

Some of the careers physical therapy majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 28% $105,520
Physical Therapists 23% $86,600

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Occupational Therapy 181
Rehabilitation Counseling 66
Kinesiotherapy 14
Music Therapy 3
Rehabilitation Science 2

View all majors related to Physical Therapy

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