by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 64 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for doctor's degree seekers in the field of physical therapy/therapist. Combined, these schools handed out 2,747 doctor's degrees in physical therapy/therapist to qualified students.
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Your choice of physical therapy/therapist for getting your doctor's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for physical therapy/therapist students working on their doctor's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for physical therapy/therapist students seeking a a doctor's degree.
It is hard to beat Medical University of South Carolina if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in physical therapy/therapist. Located in the medium-sized city of Charleston, MUSC is a public university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from Medical University of South Carolina
Every student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in physical therapy/therapist needs to check out University of Florida. Located in the city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from University of Florida
Shenandoah University is a wonderful option for individuals pursuing a doctor's degree in physical therapy/therapist. Shenandoah is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Winchester.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from Shenandoah University
Duke University is a wonderful choice for students interested in a doctor's degree in physical therapy/therapist. Located in the city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from Duke University
Located in the city of Coral Gables, U Miami is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from University of Miami
Located in the large city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from Emory University
Belmont is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Nashville.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from Belmont University
UNC Chapel Hill is a very large public university located in the city of Chapel Hill.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
NUS Florida is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Fort Lauderdale.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from Nova Southeastern University
Located in the midsize city of Birmingham, UAB is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from University of Alabama at Birmingham
Here are some additional great schools for Physical Therapy/Therapist students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Virginia Commonwealth University | Richmond, VA |
| 12 | The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center | Memphis, TN |
| 13 | University of Mississippi | University, MS |
| 14 | University of Kentucky | Lexington, KY |
| 15 | Florida International University | Miami, FL |
| 16 | Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - New Orleans | New Orleans, LA |
Explore the best physical therapy/therapist schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 217 | 468 |
| North Carolina | 190 | 426 |
| Georgia | 190 | 291 |
| Virginia | 182 | 390 |
| Mississippi | 154 | 81 |
| Tennessee | 150 | 305 |
| Louisiana | 146 | 100 |
| Alabama | 139 | 150 |
| South Carolina | 135 | 88 |
| Kentucky | 119 | 170 |
| Arkansas | 74 | 150 |
| West Virginia | 61 | 128 |
Physical Therapy/Therapist is one of 16 different types of Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Occupational Therapy | 351 |
| Rehabilitation Science | 18 |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling | 14 |
| Other Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 11 |
