by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 12 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of physical therapy/therapist. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 301 bachelor's degrees in physical therapy/therapist during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Your choice of physical therapy/therapist for getting your bachelor's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for physical therapy/therapist students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Bachelor's Degree Schools ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for physical therapy/therapist students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
It is hard to beat Duquesne University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in physical therapy/therapist. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Duquesne is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in physical therapy/therapist from Duquesne University
Northeastern University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in physical therapy/therapist. Northeastern is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Boston.More information about a bachelor’s in physical therapy/therapist from Northeastern University
Springfield College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in physical therapy/therapist. Springfield College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Springfield.More information about a bachelor’s in physical therapy/therapist from Springfield College
Ithaca College is a good choice for students interested in a bachelor's degree in physical therapy/therapist. Located in the suburb of Ithaca, Ithaca is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in physical therapy/therapist from Ithaca College
Saint Francis is a small private not-for-profit university located in the fringe town of Loretto.More information about a bachelor’s in physical therapy/therapist from Saint Francis University
Located in the large city of Chicago, Loyola Chicago is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in physical therapy/therapist from Loyola University Chicago
Located in the fringe town of Berrien Springs, Andrews is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in physical therapy/therapist from Andrews University
UHart is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of West Hartford.More information about a bachelor’s in physical therapy/therapist from University of Hartford
Mizzou is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Columbia.More information about a bachelor’s in physical therapy/therapist from University of Missouri - Columbia
Bellarmine U is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Louisville.More information about a bachelor’s in physical therapy/therapist from Bellarmine University
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Physical Therapy/Therapist is one of 16 different types of Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Rehabilitation Science | 990 |
| Occupational Therapy | 793 |
| Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy | 706 |
| Music Therapy | 492 |
| Art Therapy | 358 |
| Other Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 346 |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling | 271 |
| Animal-Assisted Therapy | 58 |
| Kinesiotherapy/Kinesiotherapist | 48 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, General | 28 |
