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2025 Best Pre-Physical Therapy Studies Schools

13 Colleges in the United States
252 Pre-Physical Therapy Studies Degrees Awarded
Pre-Physical Therapy Studies isn't the most popular major in the world, but it's not the least popular either. To be more precise it ranks #768 in popularity out of 1506 majors in the country. As such, the degree program isn't offered at every college in the United States, but there are schools that do have a program in the field that are top-notch when it comes to quality.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 13 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Pre-Physical Therapy Studies Schools ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 252 degrees in pre-physical therapy studies to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Pre-Physical Therapy Studies School

Best Pre-Physical Therapy Studies Schools Your choice of pre-physical therapy studies school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Pre-Physical Therapy Studies School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Pre-Physical Therapy Studies Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Pre-Physical Therapy Studies
Bachelor's Degrees in Pre-Physical Therapy Studies

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Pre-Physical Therapy Studies Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Pre-Physical Therapy Studies in the United States

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the pre-physical therapy studies degree levels they offer.

10 Top Schools in Pre-Physical Therapy Studies

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Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Every student pursuing a degree in pre-physical therapy studies has to look into Oakland University. Located in the suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #443 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Oakland is a great university overall.More information about a degree in pre-physical therapy studies from Oakland University

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MS

It's hard to beat Holmes Community College if you want to pursue a degree in pre-physical therapy studies. Located in the remote area of Goodman, Holmes Community College is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 9th out of 24 colleges for overall quality in the state of Mississippi.

There were roughly 13 pre-physical therapy studies students who graduated with this degree at Holmes Community College in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in pre-physical therapy studies from Holmes Community College

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Samford University
Birmingham, AL
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In AL

It is hard to beat Samford University if you wish to pursue a degree in pre-physical therapy studies. Samford is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Birmingham. A Best Colleges rank of #311 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Samford is a great university overall.

There were about 26 pre-physical therapy studies students who graduated with this degree at Samford in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in pre-physical therapy studies from Samford University

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South College
Knoxville, TN
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type

South College is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in pre-physical therapy studies. South College is a medium-sized private for-profit college located in the midsize city of Knoxville.More information about a degree in pre-physical therapy studies from South College

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In KS
50.0% Growth in Graduates

Butler CC is a moderately-sized public college located in the town of El Dorado. This college ranks 16th out of 44 schools for overall quality in the state of Kansas.

There were roughly 2 pre-physical therapy studies students who graduated with this degree at Butler CC in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in pre-physical therapy studies from Butler Community College

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South Plains College
Levelland, TX

Located in the distant town of Levelland, South Plains College is a public college with a medium-sized student population. This college ranks 85th out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.More information about a degree in pre-physical therapy studies from South Plains College

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WNCC is a small public college located in the remote town of Scottsbluff.More information about a degree in pre-physical therapy studies from Western Nebraska Community College

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the large city of Seattle, SPU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #619 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means SPU is a great university overall.More information about a degree in pre-physical therapy studies from Seattle Pacific University

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Located in the suburb of Lakewood, CCU is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 20th out of 31 schools for overall quality in the state of Colorado.More information about a degree in pre-physical therapy studies from Colorado Christian University

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Lee University
Cleveland, TN
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In TN
33.3% Growth in Graduates

Lee University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Cleveland. A Best Colleges rank of #1008 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Lee University is a great university overall.

There were approximately 3 pre-physical therapy studies students who graduated with this degree at Lee University in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in pre-physical therapy studies from Lee University

Pre-Physical Therapy Studies by Region

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One of 11 majors within the Health/Medical Prep Programs area of study, Pre-Physical Therapy Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Other Health/Medical Preparatory Programs 3,901
Pre-Nursing Studies 2,966
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies 2,065
Pre-Pharmacy Studies 181
Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies 92
Pre-Dentistry Studies 85
Pre-Physician Assistant 53
Pre-Art Therapy 9
Pre-Optometry Studies 1

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