by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools in Georgia to determine which ones were the best for physical therapy/therapist students pursuing a doctor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 283 doctor's degrees in physical therapy/therapist to qualified students.
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Your choice of physical therapy/therapist for getting your doctor'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. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree 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 full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for physical therapy/therapist students working on their doctor's degree.
The physical therapy school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor's Degree Schools in Georgia.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in physical therapy/therapist.
Every student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in physical therapy/therapist needs to check out Emory University. Located in the city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from Emory University
Mercer University is a wonderful choice for individuals pursuing a doctor's degree in physical therapy/therapist. Located in the medium-sized city of Macon, Mercer is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from Mercer University
Augusta University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in physical therapy/therapist. Located in the city of Augusta, Augusta University is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from Augusta University
It is difficult to beat University of North Georgia if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in physical therapy/therapist. Located in the distant town of Dahlonega, UNG is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from University of North Georgia
Located in the small city of Gainesville, Brenau is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from Brenau University
Located in the distant town of Statesboro, GaSou is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from Georgia Southern University
Located in the large city of Atlanta, Georgia State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from Georgia State University
Explore all the Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 217 | 468 |
| North Carolina | 190 | 426 |
| Virginia | 182 | 390 |
| Mississippi | 154 | 81 |
| Tennessee | 150 | 305 |
| Louisiana | 146 | 100 |
| Alabama | 139 | 150 |
| South Carolina | 135 | 88 |
| Kentucky | 119 | 170 |
| Arkansas | 74 | 150 |
| West Virginia | 61 | 128 |
Physical Therapy/Therapist is one of 16 different types of Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions programs to choose from.
