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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Therapy/Therapist

234 Ranked Colleges
12,595 Degrees Awarded
$15,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. 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” ranking - to help you make that decision.

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

At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 12,595 physical therapy/therapist graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,680 and $116,043 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate” ranking looked at 234 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s 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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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we’ve developed a number of rankings, including this “Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate” list, to help you choose the best school for you.

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Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate.

Top 25 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Therapy/Therapist

#5 in overall quality

Out of the 234 schools in the Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas Medical Branch landed the #1 spot on the list. The University of Texas Medical Branch is a small school located in Galveston, Texas that handed out 63 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

UTMB Galveston also made our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #5. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas Medical Branch are $17,500, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Physical Therapy/Therapist at UTMB Galveston

#18 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate list. UT Health San Antonio is a small school located in San Antonio, Texas that handed out 38 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Health San Antonio not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #18 on our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UT Health San Antonio are $13,466.

Read more about Physical Therapy/Therapist at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

#12 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate list. Lubbock, Texas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s physical therapy degrees to 114 students in 2019-2020.

TTUHSC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center are $19,056, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Physical Therapy/Therapist at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Top 20% in overall quality

Out of the 234 schools in the Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, The College of Saint Scholastica landed the #4 spot on the list. St. Scholastica is a small school located in Duluth, Minnesota that handed out 158 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, St. Scholastica is also in the top of our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category. Average graduate tuition and fees at The College of Saint Scholastica are $15,502, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Physical Therapy/Therapist at The College of Saint Scholastica

#5

Creighton University

Omaha, Nebraska
#15 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Creighton University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate list. Located in Omaha, Nebraska, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 61 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s physical therapy students in 2019-2020.

Creighton also took the #15 spot in our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Creighton are $18,528, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Physical Therapy/Therapist at Creighton University

Top 25% in overall quality

Texas Woman’s University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate list. This fairly large school is located in Denton, Texas, and it awarded 104 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 Texas Woman’s University are $14,962.

Read more about Physical Therapy/Therapist at Texas Woman’s University

#7

Carroll University

Waukesha, Wisconsin

Carroll University landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate ranking. This small school is located in Waukesha, Wisconsin, and it awarded 77 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 Carroll University are $13,114.

Read more about Physical Therapy/Therapist at Carroll U

Top 25% in overall quality

Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #8. RMUoHP is a small school located in Provo, Utah that handed out 114 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 Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions are $14,867.

Read more about Physical Therapy/Therapist at RMUoHP

Top 25% in overall quality

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #8. University of Wisconsin - La Crosse is a fairly large school located in La Crosse, Wisconsin that handed out 43 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Wisconsin - La Crosse are $20,038, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UW - La Crosse Physical Therapy/Therapist Report

#10

Harding University

Searcy, Arkansas

With a ranking of #10, Harding University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate list. Harding is located in Searcy, Arkansas and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 31 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 Harding are $11,928.

Read more about Physical Therapy/Therapist at Harding University

#11

University of Mary

Bismarck, North Dakota

University of Mary landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate ranking. This small school is located in Bismarck, North Dakota, and it awarded 44 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 UMary are $17,861.

Read more about Physical Therapy/Therapist at University of Mary

#12

University of South Dakota

Vermillion, South Dakota

University of South Dakota landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate ranking. University of South Dakota is a medium-sized public school situated in Vermillion, South Dakota. It awarded 38 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 University of South Dakota are $12,637.

Read full report on Physical Therapy/Therapist at University of South Dakota

#13

Touro College

New York, New York

Touro College ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate list. New York, New York is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s physical therapy degrees to 118 students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Touro are $13,138.

Full Touro Physical Therapy/Therapist Report

#14

Concordia University, Wisconsin

Mequon, Wisconsin

With a ranking of #14, Concordia University, Wisconsin did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate list. Concordia University, Wisconsin is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Mequon, Wisconsin. It awarded 26 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Concordia University, Wisconsin are $11,460, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Concordia University, Wisconsin Physical Therapy/Therapist Report

#15

Saint Ambrose University

Davenport, Iowa
Top 25% in overall quality

Saint Ambrose University landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate ranking. Saint Ambrose University is a small school located in Davenport, Iowa that handed out 36 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Saint Ambrose University are $18,150, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full St. Ambrose University Physical Therapy/Therapist Report

#16

Mount Saint Mary's University

Los Angeles, California

Mount Saint Mary’s University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate ranking. MSMU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Los Angeles, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 29 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 MSMU are $12,612.

Read full report on Physical Therapy/Therapist at MSMU

#17

Azusa Pacific University

Azusa, California

Azusa Pacific University ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate list. Azusa Pacific University is a medium-sized school located in Azusa, California that handed out 52 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 Azusa Pacific University are $16,571.

Full Azusa Pacific University Physical Therapy/Therapist Report

University of Central Arkansas landed the #18 spot on the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate ranking. Located in Conway, Arkansas, this fairly large public school awarded 60 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s physical therapy students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Central Arkansas are $11,648, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Physical Therapy/Therapist at University of Central Arkansas

#19

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, North Dakota

University of North Dakota did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #19. University of North Dakota is a fairly large public school situated in Grand Forks, North Dakota. It awarded 49 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Dakota are $18,326, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Physical Therapy/Therapist at UND

#20

Rockhurst University

Kansas City, Missouri

Rockhurst University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate ranking. Rockhurst University is a small school located in Kansas City, Missouri that handed out 45 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Rockhurst University are $16,780, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Physical Therapy/Therapist at Rockhurst University

#21

The University of Findlay

Findlay, Ohio

With a ranking of #21, The University of Findlay did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate list. This small school is located in Findlay, Ohio, and it awarded 70 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 The University of Findlay are $17,407.

Full Findlay Physical Therapy/Therapist Report

Missouri State University - Springfield ranked #22 on this year’s Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate list. Missouri State University - Springfield is a large school located in Springfield, Missouri that handed out 38 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Missouri State are $12,042, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Physical Therapy/Therapist at Missouri State University - Springfield

#23

Quinnipiac University

Hamden, Connecticut
#16 in overall quality

Quinnipiac University ranked #23 on this year’s Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate list. Located in Hamden, Connecticut, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 59 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s physical therapy students in 2019-2020.

Quinnipiac not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #16 on our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Quinnipiac are $20,090.

Read more about Physical Therapy/Therapist at Quinnipiac University

#24

Thomas Jefferson University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#17 in overall quality

Thomas Jefferson University ranked #24 on this year’s Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate list. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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 58 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree physical therapy students list, Thomas Jefferson University has also earned the #17 rank in our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Thomas Jefferson University are $21,978, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Thomas Jefferson University Physical Therapy/Therapist Report

#25

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #25. Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s physical therapy degrees to 50 students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania are $17,652.

Read more about Physical Therapy/Therapist at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Rest of the Best 36 in Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate

Not only did these schools make the top 36 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

#26

Grand Valley State University

Allendale, Michigan
#27

University of South Alabama

Mobile, Alabama
#29

Maryville University of Saint Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
#32

American International College

Springfield, Massachusetts
#33

Southwest Baptist University

Bolivar, Missouri
#34

Hampton University

Hampton, Virginia
#35

Concordia University, Saint Paul

Saint Paul, Minnesota
#36

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda, California

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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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