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2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k

53 Ranked Colleges
2,683 Degrees Awarded
$25,000 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2019-2020, 13,134 people earned their degree in physical therapy/therapist, making the major the 59th most popular in the United States.

Across the Southeast region, there were 2,770 physical therapy/therapist graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 2,683 physical therapy/therapist graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking, we looked at 53 colleges that offer 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.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the physical therapy/therapist program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k.

Top 25 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Therapy/Therapist (Income $75-$110k) in the Southeast Region

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#4 in overall quality

Out of the 53 schools in the Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Gainesville, Florida, this large public school handed out 74 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s physical therapy students in 2019-2020.

UF did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Physical Therapy/Therapist at University of Florida

#2

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 53 schools in the Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Duke University landed the #2 spot on the list. This fairly large school is located in Durham, North Carolina, and it awarded 78 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

Duke also made our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #1. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Duke University are $59,140.

Full Duke University Physical Therapy/Therapist Report

#19 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Florida International University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k. Florida International University is located in Miami, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 57 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees to qualified students.

FIU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #19 on our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida International University are $24,211, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Physical Therapy/Therapist at Florida International University

#4

William Carey University

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend William Carey University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. William Carey University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 25 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at William Carey University are $11,400, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Physical Therapy/Therapist at William Carey University

#5

Augusta University

Augusta, Georgia

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Augusta University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. This medium-sized school is located in Augusta, Georgia, and it awarded 39 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Augusta University are $20,712, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Physical Therapy/Therapist at Augusta University

#6

Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia

Marshall University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Marshall University is a fairly large school located in Huntington, West Virginia that handed out 33 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Marshall University are $21,162, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7

University of North Georgia

Dahlonega, Georgia

University of North Georgia landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. University of North Georgia is located in Dahlonega, Georgia and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 34 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Georgia are $18,354, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Physical Therapy/Therapist at University of North Georgia

University of South Florida - Main Campus came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Tampa, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s physical therapy degrees to 42 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at USF Tampa are $21,126, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Physical Therapy/Therapist at USF Tampa

University of Central Florida landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. University of Central Florida is a public institution located in Orlando, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 35 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Central Florida are $28,657.

Read more about Physical Therapy/Therapist at University of Central Florida

#10

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#7 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a public institution located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 33 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Chapel Hill also made our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #7. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are $30,248.

Read more about Physical Therapy/Therapist at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

#11

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#20 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, West Virginia University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. This large school is located in Morgantown, West Virginia, and it awarded 42 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

WVU also took the #20 spot in our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at West Virginia University are $26,154, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full West Virginia University Physical Therapy/Therapist Report

#12

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

University of North Florida landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Jacksonville, Florida, and it awarded 30 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Florida are $21,930, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Physical Therapy/Therapist at University of North Florida

#13

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, Florida

Florida Gulf Coast University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #13. Florida Gulf Coast University is a fairly large public school situated in Fort Myers, Florida. It awarded 32 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at FGCU are $31,216, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Physical Therapy/Therapist at Florida Gulf Coast University

#14

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi
#14 in overall quality

University of Mississippi came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. University of Mississippi is a public institution located in University, Mississippi. The school has a large population, and it awarded 47 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Ole Miss did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Mississippi are $25,099, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Mississippi Physical Therapy/Therapist Report

With a ranking of #15, The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, this fairly large public school handed out 34 degrees to qualified doctorate’s physical therapy students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Chattanooga are $18,334, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Physical Therapy/Therapist at The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

#16

South College

Knoxville, Tennessee

With a ranking of #16, South College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. South College is located in Knoxville, Tennessee and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 84 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees to qualified students.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at South College are $27,550.

Read full report on Physical Therapy/Therapist at South College

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is a medium-sized public school situated in Tallahassee, Florida. It awarded 24 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University are $24,669.

Read full report on Physical Therapy/Therapist at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

With a ranking of #18, Arkansas State University - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Jonesboro, Arkansas, this fairly large public school awarded 29 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s physical therapy students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at A-State are $11,586, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Physical Therapy/Therapist at Arkansas State University - Main Campus

#19

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
#5 in overall quality

With a ranking of #19, Emory University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Emory is a fairly large school located in Atlanta, Georgia that handed out 75 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree physical therapy students whose families make $75-$110k list, Emory has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Emory University are $44,676.

Read more about Physical Therapy/Therapist at Emory

#17 in overall quality

University of Alabama at Birmingham ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. UAB is a large school located in Birmingham, Alabama that handed out 50 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UAB, the school also landed the #17 spot in our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Alabama at Birmingham are $19,188, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UAB Physical Therapy/Therapist Report

#21

Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, North Carolina

Western Carolina University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Cullowhee, North Carolina is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s physical therapy degrees to 28 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Western Carolina University are $17,821, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full WCU Physical Therapy/Therapist Report

#22

Harding University

Searcy, Arkansas
#22 in overall quality

Harding University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Searcy, Arkansas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s physical therapy degrees to 31 students in 2019-2020.

Harding did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #22 on our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Harding are $11,928, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Physical Therapy/Therapist at Harding University

#23

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, Georgia

Georgia Southern University landed the #23 spot on the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. GaSou is a public institution located in Statesboro, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 29 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at GaSou are $22,004, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full GaSou Physical Therapy/Therapist Report

#24

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#9 in overall quality

University of Kentucky did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #24. This large school is located in Lexington, Kentucky, and it awarded 66 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UK, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UK are $33,216.

Read more about Physical Therapy/Therapist at University of Kentucky

#25

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, Kentucky

Western Kentucky University landed the #25 spot on the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. WKU is a fairly large school located in Bowling Green, Kentucky that handed out 28 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at WKU are $18,340, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • 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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Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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