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2027 Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Schools in Pennsylvania

23 Colleges in the United States
1,330 Physical Therapy/Therapist Degrees Awarded
$66,342 Avg Early-Career Salary

Physical Therapy/Therapist is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 23 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for physical therapy/therapist students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Physical Therapy/Therapist in Pennsylvania

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall physical therapy/therapist education in Pennsylvania.

Top Schools in Physical Therapy/Therapist

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Leading the list is Widener University Main Campus, our #1 school for physical therapy/therapist. Widener University Main Campus is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Chester. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 44 physical therapy/therapist students who graduated with this degree at Widener University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the physical therapy/therapist program make about $76,073 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,561. Read more about the physical therapy/therapist program at Widener University Main Campus

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Students looking for a strong physical therapy/therapist program will find one at Lebanon Valley College, which ranked #2. Set in the suburb of Annville, Lebanon Valley College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 49 physical therapy/therapist students who graduated with this degree at Lebanon Valley College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, physical therapy/therapist degree recipients from Lebanon Valley College generally make around $76,331. Students borrow a median of $26,767 to complete this degree. Get the full physical therapy/therapist details for Lebanon Valley College

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University Of Scranton is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in physical therapy/therapist, landing the #3 spot this year. University Of Scranton is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Scranton. About 80% of students finish within six years. University Of Scranton awarded about 35 physical therapy/therapist degrees in the most recent data year. Physical Therapy/therapist graduates of University Of Scranton earn a median of $74,511 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,476 to complete this degree. Get the full physical therapy/therapist details for University Of Scranton

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University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best physical therapy/therapist schools. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public institution. About 86% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 156 physical therapy/therapist students who graduated with this degree at University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their physical therapy/therapist degree from University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn around $56,219 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,487 to complete this degree. Read more about the physical therapy/therapist program at University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in physical therapy/therapist, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 78% of students complete a degree within six years here. Drexel University awarded about 59 physical therapy/therapist degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, physical therapy/therapist degree recipients from Drexel University generally make around $61,237. Students borrow a median of $28,838 to complete this degree. See the full physical therapy/therapist program report for Drexel University

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Chatham University
Pittsburgh, PA

Chatham University came in at #6 for physical therapy/therapist this year. Chatham University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pittsburgh. Roughly 63% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 38 physical therapy/therapist students who graduated with this degree at Chatham University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the physical therapy/therapist program make about $70,974 in their early career. Chatham University graduates carry a median of $24,261 in student loans. More information about a degree in physical therapy/therapist from Chatham University

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Arcadia University
Glenside, PA

Arcadia University came in at #7 for physical therapy/therapist this year. Arcadia University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Glenside. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 287 physical therapy/therapist degrees were awarded at Arcadia University in the most recent year. Students who receive their physical therapy/therapist degree from Arcadia University earn around $78,129 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,921. See the full physical therapy/therapist program report for Arcadia University

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Messiah College
Mechanicsburg, PA

Messiah College ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best physical therapy/therapist schools. Located in the suburb of Mechanicsburg, Messiah College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. Messiah College awarded about 36 physical therapy/therapist degrees in the most recent data year. Physical Therapy/therapist graduates of Messiah College earn a median of $73,524 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,195 to complete this degree. Get the full physical therapy/therapist details for Messiah College

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Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

Duquesne University placed #9 among the best physical therapy/therapist schools. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, Duquesne University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 77% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 82 physical therapy/therapist students who graduated with this degree at Duquesne University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their physical therapy/therapist degree from Duquesne University earn around $71,021 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in physical therapy/therapist from Duquesne University

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Saint Josephs University
Philadelphia, PA

Saint Josephs University placed #10 among the best physical therapy/therapist schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Philadelphia. Roughly 79% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 59 physical therapy/therapist degrees were awarded at Saint Josephs University in the most recent year. Students who receive their physical therapy/therapist degree from Saint Josephs University earn around $75,162 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,426 to complete this degree. See the full physical therapy/therapist program report for Saint Josephs University

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Temple University placed #11 among the best physical therapy/therapist schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Philadelphia. Temple University graduates 75% of students within six years. About 55 physical therapy/therapist degrees were awarded at Temple University in the most recent year. Graduates of the physical therapy/therapist program make about $59,914 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the physical therapy/therapist program at Temple University

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Gannon University came in at #12 for physical therapy/therapist this year. Set in the city of Erie, Gannon University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 69 physical therapy/therapist degrees were awarded at Gannon University in the most recent year. Physical Therapy/therapist graduates of Gannon University earn a median of $67,291 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,934 to complete this degree. Get the full physical therapy/therapist details for Gannon University

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Moravian College And Moravian Theological Seminary ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best physical therapy/therapist schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Bethlehem. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. About 30 physical therapy/therapist degrees were awarded at Moravian College And Moravian Theological Seminary in the most recent year. Students who receive their physical therapy/therapist degree from Moravian College And Moravian Theological Seminary earn around $48,472 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,857. Get the full physical therapy/therapist details for Moravian College And Moravian Theological Seminary

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Desales University
Center Valley, PA

Desales University placed #14 among the best physical therapy/therapist schools. Desales University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Center Valley. About 72% of students finish within six years. Desales University awarded about 26 physical therapy/therapist degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their physical therapy/therapist degree from Desales University earn around $78,981 in the first couple years of their career. Desales University graduates carry a median of $27,524 in student loans. Get the full physical therapy/therapist details for Desales University

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Misericordia University came in at #15 for physical therapy/therapist this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Dallas. Misericordia University graduates 72% of students within six years. Misericordia University awarded about 40 physical therapy/therapist degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the physical therapy/therapist program make about $68,087 in their early career. Misericordia University graduates carry a median of $27,262 in student loans. More information about a degree in physical therapy/therapist from Misericordia University

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Thomas Jefferson University landed the #16 spot for physical therapy/therapist this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Philadelphia. Thomas Jefferson University graduates 69% of students within six years. Thomas Jefferson University awarded about 57 physical therapy/therapist degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, physical therapy/therapist degree recipients from Thomas Jefferson University generally make around $63,194. Students borrow a median of $35,437 to complete this degree. See the full physical therapy/therapist program report for Thomas Jefferson University

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Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine earned the #17 position for physical therapy/therapist this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Philadelphia. Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine awarded about 34 physical therapy/therapist degrees in the most recent data year. Physical Therapy/therapist graduates of Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine earn a median of $70,065 early in their careers. Read more about the physical therapy/therapist program at Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

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Pennsylvania College Of Technology placed #18 among the best physical therapy/therapist schools. Pennsylvania College Of Technology is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Williamsport. The six-year graduation rate is 45%. Pennsylvania College Of Technology awarded about 14 physical therapy/therapist degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the physical therapy/therapist program make about $52,133 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,371 to complete this degree. Read more about the physical therapy/therapist program at Pennsylvania College Of Technology

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Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania placed #19 among the best physical therapy/therapist schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Slippery Rock. About 66% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 50 physical therapy/therapist students who graduated with this degree at Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent data year. Graduates of the physical therapy/therapist program make about $51,364 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. See the full physical therapy/therapist program report for Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania

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Neumann University came in at #20 for physical therapy/therapist this year. Neumann University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Aston. About 53% of students finish within six years. Neumann University awarded about 29 physical therapy/therapist degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the physical therapy/therapist program make about $75,714 in their early career. Neumann University graduates carry a median of $28,450 in student loans. Get the full physical therapy/therapist details for Neumann University

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Alvernia University placed #21 among the best physical therapy/therapist schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Reading. About 56% of students finish within six years. Alvernia University awarded about 21 physical therapy/therapist degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their physical therapy/therapist degree from Alvernia University earn around $68,231 in the first couple years of their career. Alvernia University graduates carry a median of $31,900 in student loans. More information about a degree in physical therapy/therapist from Alvernia University

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Saint Francis University placed #22 among the best physical therapy/therapist schools. Set in the rural area of Loretto, Saint Francis University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. About 31 physical therapy/therapist degrees were awarded at Saint Francis University in the most recent year. Students who receive their physical therapy/therapist degree from Saint Francis University earn around $66,408 in the first couple years of their career. Saint Francis University graduates carry a median of $29,750 in student loans. See the full physical therapy/therapist program report for Saint Francis University

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Seton Hill University
Greensburg, PA

Seton Hill University placed #23 among the best physical therapy/therapist schools. Seton Hill University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Greensburg. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. Seton Hill University awarded about 29 physical therapy/therapist degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, physical therapy/therapist degree recipients from Seton Hill University generally make around $42,829. Students borrow a median of $26,556 to complete this degree. See the full physical therapy/therapist program report for Seton Hill University

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 23 schools evaluated.

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