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2024 Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor's Degree Schools in Georgia

7 Colleges in Georgia
291 Doctor's Degrees
If you pursue a doctor's degree in physical therapy/therapist, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #4 most popular program in the country. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 7 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor's Degree Schools in Georgia ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 291 doctor's degrees in physical therapy/therapist to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Physical Therapy/Therapist School for Your Doctor's Degree

Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor's Degree Schools in Georgia 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. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:

Quality Overall Is Important

The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a quality 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.

Other Factors We Consider

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 colleges for physical therapy/therapist students working on their doctor's degree.

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The physical therapy school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor's Degree Schools in Georgia.

Best Schools for Doctorate Students to Study Physical Therapy/Therapist in Georgia

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in physical therapy/therapist.

Top Georgia Schools for a Doctorate in Physical Therapy

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Emory University
Atlanta, GA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
63 Annual Graduates

Any student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in physical therapy/therapist needs to take a look at Emory University. Located in the city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from Emory University

2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
37 Annual Graduates

Mercer University is a great decision for students pursuing a doctor's degree in physical therapy/therapist. Located in the city of Macon, Mercer is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from Mercer University

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Brenau University
Gainesville, GA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
38 Annual Graduates

Any student who is interested in a doctor's degree in physical therapy/therapist has to check out Brenau University. Located in the city of Gainesville, Brenau is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from Brenau University

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Augusta University
Augusta, GA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
37 Annual Graduates

Augusta University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in physical therapy/therapist. Located in the midsize city of Augusta, Augusta University is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from Augusta University

5
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
40 Annual Graduates

Located in the large city of Atlanta, Georgia State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from Georgia State University

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
40 Annual Graduates

Located in the distant town of Statesboro, GaSou is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from Georgia Southern University

7
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
36 Annual Graduates

Located in the town of Dahlonega, UNG is a public university with a large student population.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from University of North Georgia

Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Florida 217 468
North Carolina 190 426
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

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Physical Therapy/Therapist is one of 16 different types of Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions programs to choose from.

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