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

13 Colleges in Texas
697 Doctor's Degrees
Physical Therapy/Therapist is of the hottest doctor's degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #4 most popular major in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 13 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor's Degree Schools in Texas ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 697 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 Texas 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.

A Great Overall School

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 schools 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 Texas.

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

Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for physical therapy/therapist students seeking a a doctor's degree.

10 Top Texas Schools for a Doctorate in Physical Therapy

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
92 Annual Graduates

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in physical therapy/therapist. TTUHSC is a medium-sized public university located in the large city of Lubbock.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
43 Annual Graduates

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is a good option for individuals interested in a doctor's degree in physical therapy/therapist. UT Health San Antonio is a small public university located in the large city of San Antonio.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
42 Annual Graduates

It is hard to beat The University of Texas Medical Branch if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in physical therapy/therapist. Located in the fringe town of Galveston, UTMB Galveston is a public university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from The University of Texas Medical Branch

4
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
122 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat Baylor University if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in physical therapy/therapist. Baylor is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Waco.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from Baylor University

5
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
38 Annual Graduates

Located in the large city of Dallas, UT Southwestern is a public university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

6
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
102 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of Denton, TWU is a public university with a large student population.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from Texas Woman’s University

7
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
40 Annual Graduates

UNT Health Science Center is a small public university located in the city of Fort Worth.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from University of North Texas Health Science Center

8
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
40 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of El Paso, UTEP is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from The University of Texas at El Paso

9
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
47 Annual Graduates

Located in the large city of San Antonio, UIW is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from University of the Incarnate Word

10
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
27 Annual Graduates

Located in the medium-sized city of Abilene, Hardin - Simmons is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from Hardin - Simmons University

Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Colleges in the Southwest Region

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Arizona 171 150
Oklahoma 124 75
New Mexico 73 2

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

Related Major Annual Graduates
Occupational Therapy 83
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling 2
Rehabilitation Science 2

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