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2023 Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans

231 Ranked Colleges
13,145 Degrees Awarded
$35,200 Avg Cost*
Most Veteran Friendly for Physical Therapy for a Doctorate

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, veterans have many different options to choose from. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Most Veteran Friendly for Physical Therapy for a Doctorate” ranking.

Physical Therapy/Therapist is the 55th most popular major in the country with 13,655 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly for Physical Therapy for a Doctorate” ranking analyzed 231 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 offer a lot of support to veterans and active service members.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the physical therapy/therapist program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran satisfaction. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Most Veteran Friendly for Physical Therapy for a Doctorate

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Veteran Friendly for Physical Therapy for a Doctorate”.

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

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University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California

Out of the 231 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Physical Therapy for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Southern California landed the #1 spot on the list. USC is a large school located in Los Angeles, California that handed out 141 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2020-2021.

USC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.According to our most recent data, University of Southern California supports 46,287 students, and 1,311 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 862 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $20,487. To help with additional expenses, 388 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 91%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at University of Southern California]](/colleges/university-of-southern-california/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Florida. The school came in at #2 for the Most Veteran Friendly for Physical Therapy for a Doctorate. University of Florida is a public institution located in Gainesville, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 70 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

UF did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #24 on our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.Of the 53,372 students enrolled at University of Florida, 1 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $0. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Florida does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 97%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

[Read full report on veteran student life at University of Florida]](/colleges/university-of-florida/student-life/veterans/)

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Out of the 231 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Physical Therapy for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #3 spot on the list. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a large school located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina that handed out 31 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2020-2021.

UNC Chapel Hill excels when it comes to physical therapy quality. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.Among the 30,092 students enrolled at UNC Chapel Hill, 1 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $0. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 95%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full UNC Chapel Hill Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Kentucky. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Physical Therapy for a Doctorate list. This large school is located in Lexington, Kentucky, and it awarded 65 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2020-2021.

Among the 29,986 students enrolled at UK, 1 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $0. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

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Out of the 231 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Physical Therapy for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Wisconsin - Madison landed the #5 spot on the list. Located in Madison, Wisconsin, this large public school handed out 40 degrees to qualified doctorate’s physical therapy students in 2020-2021.

UW - Madison also made our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #17.Among the 44,640 students enrolled at UW - Madison, 4 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $0. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 95%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

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With a ranking of #6, Ohio State University - Main Campus did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Physical Therapy for a Doctorate list. Ohio State is a large public school situated in Columbus, Ohio. It awarded 47 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2020-2021.

Among the 61,369 students enrolled at Ohio State, 2 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $0. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full Ohio State Veteran Student Life Report

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Virginia Commonwealth University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Physical Therapy for a Doctorate list. VCU is a public institution located in Richmond, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 56 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, VCU supports 29,070 students, and 1 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 2 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $13,085. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. VCU does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

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University of Washington - Seattle Campus landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Physical Therapy for a Doctorate ranking. UW Seattle is a public institution located in Seattle, Washington. The school has a large population, and it awarded 59 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

UW Seattle did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.Among the 48,149 students enrolled at UW Seattle, 1,283 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 769 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $14,190. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. UW Seattle does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 93%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at University of Washington - Seattle Campus]](/colleges/university-of-washington-seattle-campus/student-life/veterans/)

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Belmont University
Nashville, Tennessee

Belmont University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Physical Therapy for a Doctorate list. Belmont is a private not-for-profit institution located in Nashville, Tennessee. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 42 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on this list, Belmont is in the top on our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.According to our most recent data, Belmont supports 8,204 students, and 343 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 227 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $9,102. During this same period, 146 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Belmont offers credit for military training for eligible students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Belmont]](/colleges/belmont-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Rutgers University - New Brunswick
New Brunswick, New Jersey

Rutgers University - New Brunswick ranked #10 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Physical Therapy for a Doctorate list. Rutgers University - New Brunswick is a large public school situated in New Brunswick, New Jersey. It awarded 90 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2020-2021.

Rutgers New Brunswick also made our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #22.Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 50,411 students enrolled at Rutgers New Brunswick were GI Bill® students, of which 3 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $3,625. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%.

Full Rutgers University - New Brunswick Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas

With a ranking of #11, University of Kansas did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Physical Therapy for a Doctorate list. Lawrence, Kansas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s physical therapy degrees to 64 students in 2020-2021.

Of the 26,744 students enrolled at KU, 70 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 40 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $10,917. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at KU]](/colleges/university-of-kansas/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Alabama at Birmingham landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Physical Therapy for a Doctorate ranking. Birmingham, Alabama is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s physical therapy degrees to 51 students in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 1,194 of the 22,563 students enrolled at University of Alabama at Birmingham were GI Bill® students, of which 508 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $7,983. On top of their other funding sources, 15 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Alabama at Birmingham does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at UAB]](/colleges/university-of-alabama-at-birmingham/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Nevada - Las Vegas came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Physical Therapy for a Doctorate ranking. UNLV is located in Las Vegas, Nevada and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 43 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees to qualified students.

UNLV also claimed a top spot on our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.Among the 31,142 students enrolled at UNLV, 1,594 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 929 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,370. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full University of Nevada - Las Vegas Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah

University of Utah came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Physical Therapy for a Doctorate ranking. University of Utah is a public institution located in Salt Lake City, Utah. The school has a large population, and it awarded 45 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the 33,081 students enrolled at University of Utah, 1 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $0. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Utah offers credit for military training for eligible students.

With a freshman retention rate of 89%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full U of U Veteran Student Life Report

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New York University
New York, New York

New York University landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Physical Therapy for a Doctorate ranking. New York University is a large private not-for-profit school situated in New York, New York. It awarded 49 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2020-2021.

NYU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.Among the 52,775 students enrolled at NYU, 1 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,388. In addition to receiving other benefits, 1 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

With a freshman retention rate of 90%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at New York University]](/colleges/new-york-university/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa

University of Iowa did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Physical Therapy for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #16. University of Iowa is located in Iowa City, Iowa and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 40 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees to qualified students.

According to our most recent data, Iowa supports 30,318 students, and 1 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 0 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $0. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 88%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

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Quinnipiac University
Hamden, Connecticut

Quinnipiac University landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Physical Therapy for a Doctorate ranking. Located in Hamden, Connecticut, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 67 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s physical therapy students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Quinnipiac is also in the top of our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.Among the 9,746 students enrolled at Quinnipiac University, 16 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 4 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $21,337. In addition to receiving other benefits, 4 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Quinnipiac University offers credit for military training for eligible students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 89%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Quinnipiac]](/colleges/quinnipiac-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Drexel University ranked #18 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Physical Therapy for a Doctorate list. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s physical therapy degrees to 59 students in 2020-2021.

Drexel also claimed a top spot on our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.Our most recent data shows that 2 of the 23,589 students enrolled at Drexel were GI Bill® students, of which 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $0. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Drexel offers credit for military training for eligible students.

With a freshman retention rate of 88%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

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With a ranking of #19, University of Missouri - Columbia did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Physical Therapy for a Doctorate list. Mizzou is a large school located in Columbia, Missouri that handed out 62 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 5 of the 31,089 students enrolled at Mizzou were GI Bill® students, of which 5 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $3,384. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 89%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at University of Missouri - Columbia]](/colleges/university-of-missouri-columbia/student-life/veterans/)

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University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, North Dakota

University of North Dakota did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Physical Therapy for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #20. Located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, this fairly large public school handed out 51 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s physical therapy students in 2020-2021.

Among the 13,615 students enrolled at University of North Dakota, 796 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 395 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,112. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at University of North Dakota]](/colleges/university-of-north-dakota/student-life/veterans/)

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Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, Missouri

Saint Louis University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Physical Therapy for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #21. Saint Louis University is located in Saint Louis, Missouri and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 81 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees to qualified students.

SLU excels when it comes to physical therapy quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.According to our most recent data, Saint Louis University supports 12,229 students, and 5 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 1 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $25,162. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 90%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

[Read full report on veteran student life at SLU]](/colleges/saint-louis-university-main-campus/student-life/veterans/)

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East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina

East Carolina University ranked #22 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Physical Therapy for a Doctorate list. Greenville, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s physical therapy degrees to 29 students in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, East Carolina University supports 28,798 students, and 8 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 4 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $11,409. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

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Marquette University
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Marquette University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Physical Therapy for a Doctorate ranking. Milwaukee, Wisconsin 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 65 students in 2020-2021.

On top of its placing in this ranking, Marquette also did well on our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.According to our most recent data, Marquette University supports 11,550 students, and 140 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 93 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $15,404. In addition to receiving other benefits, 30 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 88%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Marquette University]](/colleges/marquette-university/student-life/veterans/)

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With a ranking of #24, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Physical Therapy for a Doctorate list. UMN Twin Cities is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 49 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees to qualified students.

According to our most recent data, UMN Twin Cities supports 52,017 students, and 752 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 436 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $13,020. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 93%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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University of Miami
Coral Gables, Florida

University of Miami ranked #25 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Physical Therapy for a Doctorate list. U Miami is a private not-for-profit institution located in Coral Gables, Florida. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 60 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, U Miami supports 17,809 students, and 4 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 4 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $22,198. To help with additional expenses, 2 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. U Miami offers credit for military training for eligible students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 91%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full University of Miami Veteran Student Life Report

Rest of the Best 35 in Most Veteran Friendly for Physical Therapy for a Doctorate

Not only did these schools make the top 35 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

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Creighton University
Omaha, Nebraska
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George Washington University
Washington, District of Columbia
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Bellarmine University
Louisville, Kentucky
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New York Institute of Technology
Old Westbury, New York
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University of Mississippi
University, Mississippi
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San Diego State University
San Diego, California

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