by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 10 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor's Degree Schools in Texas ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 757 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 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 Texas.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for physical therapy/therapist students seeking a a doctor's degree.
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is one of the best schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in physical therapy/therapist. Located in the city of Lubbock, TTUHSC is a public university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
It is hard to beat The University of Texas Medical Branch if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in physical therapy/therapist. UTMB Galveston is a small public university located in the city of Galveston.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from The University of Texas Medical Branch
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is a good choice for individuals interested in a doctor's degree in physical therapy/therapist. UT Health San Antonio is a small public university located in the large city of San Antonio.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
It's difficult to beat Baylor University if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in physical therapy/therapist. Baylor is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Waco.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from Baylor University
Located in the midsize city of Denton, TWU is a public university with a large student population.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from Texas Woman’s University
Located in the large city of El Paso, UTEP is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from The University of Texas at El Paso
Located in the large city of San Antonio, UIW is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from University of the Incarnate Word
Located in the city of San Marcos, Texas State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from Texas State University
Angelo State is a fairly large public university located in the city of San Angelo.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from Angelo State University
Located in the suburb of Belton, UMHB is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from University of Mary Hardin - Baylor
Explore all the Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Colleges in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 171 | 150 |
| Oklahoma | 124 | 75 |
| New Mexico | 73 | 2 |
Physical Therapy/Therapist is one of 16 different types of Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Occupational Therapy | 409 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, General | 7 |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling | 5 |
| Rehabilitation Science | 3 |
