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2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Getting Aid

17 Ranked Colleges
874 Degrees Awarded
$27,700 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Getting Aid

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking is part of that endeavor.

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 New England region, there were 969 physical therapy/therapist graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 874 physical therapy/therapist graduates with average earnings and debt of $73,889 and $109,372 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking analyzed 17 colleges that offered a degree in physical therapy/therapist. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality physical therapy/therapist programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the physical therapy/therapist program at the school. 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 New England Region For Those Getting Aid”.

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Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Getting Aid

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Getting Aid.

Top 17 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Therapy/Therapist in the New England Region (With Aid)

#1

University of Vermont

Burlington, Vermont
#9 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Vermont. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of Vermont is located in Burlington, Vermont and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 39 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees to qualified students.

UVM also took the #9 spot in our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Vermont are $33,326, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Physical Therapy/Therapist at University of Vermont

#2

University of Rhode Island

Kingston, Rhode Island
#18 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Rhode Island. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Getting Aid. University of Rhode Island is a fairly large school located in Kingston, Rhode Island that handed out 26 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

URI also took the #18 spot in our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Rhode Island are $29,082, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Rhode Island Physical Therapy/Therapist Report

#13 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Massachusetts - Lowell landed the #3 spot on the list. University of Massachusetts - Lowell is located in Lowell, Massachusetts and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 32 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees to qualified students.

UMass Lowell not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Massachusetts - Lowell are $26,990, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Physical Therapy/Therapist at University of Massachusetts - Lowell

#4

American International College

Springfield, Massachusetts
#11 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend American International College. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Getting Aid list. AIC is a small school located in Springfield, Massachusetts that handed out 33 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our new england region doctor’s degree physical therapy students with aid list, AIC has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at American International College are $12,717, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Physical Therapy/Therapist at American International College

#5

Husson University

Bangor, Maine
#15 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Husson University landed the #5 spot on the list. Bangor, Maine is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s physical therapy degrees to 32 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our new england region doctor’s degree physical therapy students with aid list, Husson has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Husson are $17,100, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Physical Therapy/Therapist at Husson

#6

University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut
#12 in overall quality

University of Connecticut landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. University of Connecticut is located in Storrs, Connecticut and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 36 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees to qualified students.

UCONN also took the #12 spot in our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Connecticut are $41,576.

Full UCONN Physical Therapy/Therapist Report

#7

Plymouth State University

Plymouth, New Hampshire
#17 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, Plymouth State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Getting Aid list. This small school is located in Plymouth, New Hampshire, and it awarded 25 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

Plymouth State also took the #17 spot in our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Plymouth State University are $14,550.

Read full report on Physical Therapy/Therapist at Plymouth State University

#8

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts
#1 in overall quality

Boston University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Getting Aid list. Boston U is a large school located in Boston, Massachusetts that handed out 51 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Boston U, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Boston U are $57,666.

Read full report on Physical Therapy/Therapist at Boston University

#9

Simmons University

Boston, Massachusetts
#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, Simmons University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Getting Aid list. Simmons is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Boston, Massachusetts. It awarded 40 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our new england region doctor’s degree physical therapy students with aid list, Simmons has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Simmons are $21,698, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Physical Therapy/Therapist at Simmons University

#10

Franklin Pierce University

Rindge, New Hampshire
#16 in overall quality

Franklin Pierce University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Getting Aid list. This small school is located in Rindge, New Hampshire, and it awarded 85 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

Franklin Pierce also made our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #16. Average graduate tuition and fees at Franklin Pierce are $35,600, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Franklin Pierce Physical Therapy/Therapist Report

#11

Springfield College

Springfield, Massachusetts
#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, Springfield College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Getting Aid list. Springfield, Massachusetts is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s physical therapy degrees to 35 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Springfield College, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Springfield College are $33,535, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Springfield College Physical Therapy/Therapist Report

#12

University of Hartford

West Hartford, Connecticut
#14 in overall quality

University of Hartford ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of Hartford is located in West Hartford, Connecticut and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 40 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees to qualified students.

UHart not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UHart are $14,847.

Full UHart Physical Therapy/Therapist Report

#13

University of New England

Biddeford, Maine
#6 in overall quality

University of New England came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Biddeford, Maine is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s physical therapy degrees to 63 students in 2019-2020.

UNE also took the #6 spot in our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNE are $28,016, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Physical Therapy/Therapist at University of New England

#14

Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts
#4 in overall quality

Northeastern University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #14. Northeastern is a large school located in Boston, Massachusetts that handed out 95 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

Northeastern also made our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #4. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Northeastern University are $25,558.

Read more about Physical Therapy/Therapist at Northeastern University

#15

Quinnipiac University

Hamden, Connecticut
#3 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, Quinnipiac University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Getting Aid list. Quinnipiac University is a medium-sized school located in Hamden, Connecticut that handed out 59 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

Quinnipiac did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Quinnipiac University are $20,090, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Physical Therapy/Therapist at Quinnipiac University

#8 in overall quality

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Boston, Massachusetts, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 40 degrees to qualified doctorate’s physical therapy students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at MCPHS University, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at MCPHS University are $23,280, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Physical Therapy/Therapist at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

#17

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, Connecticut
#5 in overall quality

Sacred Heart University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #17. Sacred Heart is a medium-sized school located in Fairfield, Connecticut that handed out 51 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our new england region doctor’s degree physical therapy students with aid list, Sacred Heart has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Sacred Heart are $34,806.

Full Sacred Heart University Physical Therapy/Therapist Report

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Notes and References

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%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

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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