by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 8 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor's Degree Schools in Missouri ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 576 doctor's degrees in physical therapy/therapist during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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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 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.
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.
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 Missouri.
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.
A T Still University of Health Sciences is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in physical therapy/therapist. Located in the remote town of Kirksville, A T Still University of Health Sciences is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from A T Still University of Health Sciences
Washington University in St Louis is a good decision for individuals pursuing a doctor's degree in physical therapy/therapist. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from Washington University in St Louis
It's difficult to beat Saint Louis University if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in physical therapy/therapist. SLU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Saint Louis.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from Saint Louis University
University of Missouri - Columbia is a good option for students interested in a doctor's degree in physical therapy/therapist. Mizzou is a very large public university located in the city of Columbia.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from University of Missouri - Columbia
Rockhurst is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Kansas City.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from Rockhurst University
Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, Maryville U is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from Maryville University of Saint Louis
Located in the midsize city of Springfield, Missouri State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from Missouri State University - Springfield
Southwest Baptist University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the town of Bolivar.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from Southwest Baptist University
Explore all the Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 199 | 307 |
| Iowa | 177 | 190 |
| Kansas | 134 | 144 |
| Nebraska | 99 | 140 |
| North Dakota | 88 | 129 |
| South Dakota | 57 | 30 |
Physical Therapy/Therapist is one of 16 different types of Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Occupational Therapy | 59 |
| Rehabilitation Science | 2 |
