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Physical Therapy in Tennessee

Physical Therapy Schools in Tennessee

385 students earned Physical Therapy degrees in Tennessee in the 2022-2023 year.

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

Education Levels of Physical Therapy Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 377
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 377
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 377

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, 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 Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.2%
  • Black or African American: 5.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.2%
  • White: 80.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 4.2%
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Jobs for Physical Therapy Grads in Tennessee

There are 10,270 people in the state and 428,080 people in the nation working in physical therapy jobs.

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Wages for Physical Therapy Jobs in Tennessee

Physical Therapy grads earn an average of $82,920 in the state and $88,880 nationwide.

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

#1

South College

Knoxville
97 Degrees in Major Awarded
26% Graduation Rate
5,171 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $15,997.

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60 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,181 Total Students

67% of the teachers are full time. 7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#3

Belmont University

Nashville
42 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
8,204 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. 93% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.18 years to complete their degree at Belmont.

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39 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
13,713 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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36 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
11,728 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. 68% of the teachers are full time. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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31 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
7,615 Total Students

The average student takes 4.73 years to complete their degree at Tennessee State University. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. A typical student attending Tennessee State University will pay a net price of $11,643.

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Physical Therapy Careers in TN

Some of the careers physical therapy majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Physical Therapists 30% $85,240
Health Specialties Professors 24% $81,650

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Occupational Therapy 200
Rehabilitation Counseling 1

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