2027 Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Associate’s Degree Schools
Physical Therapy/Therapist is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best physical therapy/therapist schools.
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Best Schools for Physical Therapy/Therapist in the United States
Below are the best physical therapy/therapist schools at the associate’s degree level, ranked by the quality of the education they deliver.
Top Schools in Physical Therapy/Therapist
Leading the list is Thomas Jefferson University, our #1 school for physical therapy/therapist. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Thomas Jefferson University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. There were roughly 57 physical therapy/therapist students who graduated with this degree at Thomas Jefferson University in the most recent data year. Physical Therapy/therapist graduates of Thomas Jefferson University earn a median of $46,768 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $35,437.
See the full physical therapy/therapist program report for Thomas Jefferson University
Pennsylvania College Of Technology is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in physical therapy/therapist, landing the #2 spot this year. Pennsylvania College Of Technology is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Williamsport. Pennsylvania College Of Technology graduates 45% of students within six years. About 14 physical therapy/therapist degrees were awarded at Pennsylvania College Of Technology in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, physical therapy/therapist degree recipients from Pennsylvania College Of Technology generally make around $52,133. Students borrow a median of $24,371 to complete this degree.
See the full physical therapy/therapist program report for Pennsylvania College Of Technology
Other Physical Therapy/Therapist Degree Levels
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 schools evaluated.
- 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).
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