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2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k

17 Ranked Colleges
1,895 Degrees Awarded
$26,000 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Physical Therapy/Therapist is the 59th most popular major in the country with 13,134 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across the Far Western US region, there were 1,900 physical therapy/therapist graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 1,895 physical therapy/therapist graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,342 and $136,270 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking analyzed 17 colleges that offered a degree in physical therapy/therapist. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent physical therapy/therapist programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the physical therapy/therapist program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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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 “Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k”.

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Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The colleges and universities below are the best for far western us region doctor’s degree physical therapy students whose families make $48-$75k.

Top 17 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Therapy/Therapist (Income $48-$75k) in the Far Western US Region

#7 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Washington - Seattle Campus. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. UW Seattle is a public institution located in Seattle, Washington. The school has a large population, and it awarded 31 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree physical therapy students whose families make $48-$75k list, UW Seattle has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UW Seattle are $30,294, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UW Seattle Physical Therapy/Therapist Report

#13 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Nevada - Las Vegas. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This large school is located in Las Vegas, Nevada, and it awarded 46 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

UNLV did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Nevada - Las Vegas are $21,962.

Full UNLV Physical Therapy/Therapist Report

#23 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend California State University - Fresno. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Fresno, California, this large public school awarded 30 degrees to qualified doctorate’s physical therapy students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Fresno State, the school also landed the #23 spot in our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Fresno State are $17,581, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Physical Therapy/Therapist at California State University - Fresno

#18 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend California State University - Long Beach. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k. CSULB is a large public school situated in Long Beach, California. It awarded 36 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

CSULB not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #18 on our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at CSULB are $17,784.

Full CSULB Physical Therapy/Therapist Report

#20 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, California State University - Northridge landed the #5 spot on the list. California State University - Northridge is a large public school situated in Northridge, California. It awarded 30 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at CSUN, the school also landed the #20 spot in our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at CSUN are $17,955, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Physical Therapy/Therapist at CSUN

#24 in overall quality

California State University - Sacramento did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #6. Sac State is a large school located in Sacramento, California that handed out 32 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

Sac State also took the #24 spot in our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at California State University - Sacramento are $18,356, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Physical Therapy/Therapist at California State University - Sacramento

#7

Eastern Washington University

Cheney, Washington
#21 in overall quality

Eastern Washington University landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Eastern Washington University is located in Cheney, Washington and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 35 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees to qualified students.

EWU also made our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #21. Average graduate tuition and fees at Eastern Washington University are $28,921, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Physical Therapy/Therapist at EWU

#8

San Diego State University

San Diego, California
#14 in overall quality

San Diego State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #8. SDSU is a large public school situated in San Diego, California. It awarded 37 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SDSU, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at San Diego State University are $18,658, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Physical Therapy/Therapist at SDSU

#9

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
#1 in overall quality

University of Southern California did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #9. This large school is located in Los Angeles, California, and it awarded 106 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

USC also took the #1 spot in our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at USC are $48,715, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full USC Physical Therapy/Therapist Report

#10

San Francisco State University

San Francisco, California
#19 in overall quality

San Francisco State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #10. San Francisco State University is a large public school situated in San Francisco, California. It awarded 33 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

SFSU also made our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #19. Average graduate tuition and fees at SFSU are $17,944, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Physical Therapy/Therapist at San Francisco State University

#11

University of the Pacific

Stockton, California
#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, University of the Pacific did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This medium-sized school is located in Stockton, California, and it awarded 36 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

Pacific did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Pacific are $49,374, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Physical Therapy/Therapist at University of the Pacific

#12

George Fox University

Newberg, Oregon
#22 in overall quality

George Fox University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. George Fox University is located in Newberg, Oregon and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 39 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees to qualified students.

GFU also made our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #22. Average graduate tuition and fees at George Fox University are $14,247, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Physical Therapy/Therapist at George Fox University

#13

Pacific University

Forest Grove, Oregon
#8 in overall quality

Pacific University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #13. Pacific University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Forest Grove, Oregon. The school has a small population, and it awarded 43 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Pacific also made our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #8. Average graduate tuition and fees at Pacific are $35,325, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Physical Therapy/Therapist at Pacific

#14

University of Puget Sound

Tacoma, Washington
#10 in overall quality

University of Puget Sound ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Tacoma, Washington is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s physical therapy degrees to 72 students in 2019-2020.

Puget Sound also made our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #10. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Puget Sound are $37,346.

Read full report on Physical Therapy/Therapist at University of Puget Sound

#15

Azusa Pacific University

Azusa, California
#15 in overall quality

Azusa Pacific University landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Azusa Pacific is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Azusa, California. It awarded 52 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

Azusa Pacific also took the #15 spot in our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Azusa Pacific University are $16,571.

Read full report on Physical Therapy/Therapist at Azusa Pacific

#16

Mount Saint Mary's University

Los Angeles, California
#16 in overall quality

Mount Saint Mary’s University ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Mount Saint Mary’s University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Los Angeles, California. It awarded 29 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

MSMU also took the #16 spot in our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at MSMU are $12,612, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full MSMU Physical Therapy/Therapist Report

#17

Chapman University

Orange, California
#17 in overall quality

Chapman University landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Chapman University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Orange, California. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 86 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Chapman not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #17 on our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Chapman are $35,105, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Physical Therapy/Therapist at Chapman

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  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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