by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 18 schools in the Far Western US Region to determine which ones were the best for doctor's degree seekers in the field of physical therapy/therapist. Combined, these schools handed out 1,976 doctor's degrees in physical therapy/therapist to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The physical therapy doctor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality physical therapy program can vary widely even among the top schools. 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 take this into account we include a school's overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking which itself looks at a host of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
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 doctor's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in physical therapy/therapist.
Every student who is interested in a doctor's degree in physical therapy/therapist needs to look into University of Southern California. Located in the city of Los Angeles, USC is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from University of Southern California
It's hard to beat Samuel Merritt University if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in physical therapy/therapist. Samuel Merritt University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Oakland.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from Samuel Merritt University
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in physical therapy/therapist. UW Seattle is a very large public university located in the large city of Seattle.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from University of Washington - Seattle Campus
Every student who is interested in a doctor's degree in physical therapy/therapist needs to take a look at Loma Linda University. Loma Linda University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Loma Linda.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from Loma Linda University
MSMU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Los Angeles.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from Mount Saint Mary’s University
Pacific is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Forest Grove.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from Pacific University
Located in the city of Long Beach, CSULB is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from California State University - Long Beach
Located in the suburb of Azusa, Azusa Pacific is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from Azusa Pacific University
Located in the large city of Stockton, Pacific is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from University of the Pacific
Located in the large city of Henderson, Touro University Nevada is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from Touro University Nevada
Explore the best physical therapy/therapist colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 381 | 1,758 |
| Washington | 216 | 131 |
| Oregon | 145 | 94 |
| Nevada | 111 | 83 |
One of 16 majors within the Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions area of study, Physical Therapy/Therapist has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Occupational Therapy | 576 |
| Rehabilitation Science | 4 |
| Art Therapy | 2 |
