by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 8 schools in North Carolina to determine which ones were the best for doctor's degree seekers in the field of physical therapy/therapist. Combined, these schools handed out 456 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. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a quality 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.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor's Degree Schools in North Carolina list to help you make the college decision.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for physical therapy/therapist students seeking a a doctor's degree.
It's difficult to beat Duke University if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in physical therapy/therapist. Located in the large city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from Duke University
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a great decision for students pursuing a doctor's degree in physical therapy/therapist. UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly large public university located in the city of Chapel Hill.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
East Carolina University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in physical therapy/therapist. ECU is a very large public university located in the city of Greenville.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from East Carolina University
Elon University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in physical therapy/therapist. Located in the suburb of Elon, Elon is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from Elon University
Located in the large city of Winston-Salem, WSSU is a public university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from Winston - Salem State University
Campbell is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the fringe town of Buies Creek.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from Campbell University
WCU is a large public university located in the town of Cullowhee.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from Western Carolina University
Located in the midsize city of Fayetteville, Methodist is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from Methodist 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 |
| Georgia | 190 | 291 |
| 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.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Occupational Therapy | 68 |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling | 3 |
| Rehabilitation Science | 1 |
