2026 Best Pre-Physical Therapy Studies Associate’s Degree Schools

Pre-Physical Therapy Studies is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 52 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best pre-physical therapy studies schools.

What’s on this page:

• Best Associate’s Degree Pre-Physical Therapy Studies Schools
• Other Degree Levels

Best Schools for Pre-Physical Therapy Studies in the United States

Below are the best pre-physical therapy studies schools at the associate’s degree level, ranked by the quality of the education they deliver.

Top Schools in Pre-Physical Therapy Studies

1

Holmes Community College
Goodman, MS

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

13 Pre-Physical Therapy Studies Degrees Awarded

$21,326 Median Starting Salary

Holmes Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in pre-physical therapy studies. Set in the rural area of Goodman, Holmes Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 13 pre-physical therapy studies students who graduated with this degree at Holmes Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pre-physical therapy studies degree from Holmes Community College earn around $21,326 in the first couple years of their career. Holmes Community College graduates carry a median of $11,000 in student loans. Read more about the pre-physical therapy studies program at Holmes Community College

2

South College
Knoxville, TN

19 Pre-Physical Therapy Studies Degrees Awarded

$51,389 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong pre-physical therapy studies program will find one at South College, which ranked #2. This large private for-profit university is located in the city of Knoxville. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. South College awarded about 19 pre-physical therapy studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, pre-physical therapy studies degree recipients from South College generally make around $51,389. Typical student debt for the program is $24,533. More information about a degree in pre-physical therapy studies from South College

Other Pre-Physical Therapy Studies Degree Levels

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 52 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.