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2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k

17 Ranked Colleges
874 Degrees Awarded
$27,700 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

In 2019-2020, 13,134 people earned their degree in physical therapy/therapist, making the major the 59th most popular in the United States.

Across the New England region, there were 969 physical therapy/therapist graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 874 physical therapy/therapist graduates with average earnings and debt of $73,889 and $109,372 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking looked at 17 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in physical therapy/therapist. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality physical therapy/therapist programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the physical therapy/therapist program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The colleges and universities below are the best for new england region doctor’s degree physical therapy students whose families make $0-$30k.

Top 17 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Therapy/Therapist (Income $0-$30k) in the New England Region

#1

Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts
#4 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northeastern University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Northeastern is a private not-for-profit institution located in Boston, Massachusetts. The school has a large population, and it awarded 95 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our new england region doctor’s degree physical therapy students whose families make $0-$30k list, Northeastern has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northeastern University are $25,558, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Physical Therapy/Therapist at Northeastern University

#2

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Boston University landed the #2 spot on the list. Boston University is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Boston, Massachusetts. It awarded 51 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our new england region doctor’s degree physical therapy students whose families make $0-$30k list, Boston U has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Boston University are $57,666, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#3

University of Vermont

Burlington, Vermont
#9 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Vermont. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k. This fairly large school is located in Burlington, Vermont, and it awarded 39 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UVM, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Vermont are $33,326, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Vermont Physical Therapy/Therapist Report

#13 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Massachusetts - Lowell. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Lowell, Massachusetts is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s physical therapy degrees to 32 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UMass Lowell, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Massachusetts - Lowell are $26,990, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UMass Lowell Physical Therapy/Therapist Report

#5

University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut
#12 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Connecticut landed the #5 spot on the list. UCONN is located in Storrs, Connecticut and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 36 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our new england region doctor’s degree physical therapy students whose families make $0-$30k list, UCONN has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCONN are $41,576, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Physical Therapy/Therapist at UCONN

#6

University of Rhode Island

Kingston, Rhode Island
#18 in overall quality

University of Rhode Island came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. URI is a fairly large public school situated in Kingston, Rhode Island. It awarded 26 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

URI not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #18 on our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at URI are $29,082, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7

Husson University

Bangor, Maine
#15 in overall quality

Husson University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #7. Husson University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Bangor, Maine. The school has a small population, and it awarded 32 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Husson did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Husson University are $17,100, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Husson Physical Therapy/Therapist Report

#8

Plymouth State University

Plymouth, New Hampshire
#17 in overall quality

Plymouth State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Plymouth State is a public institution located in Plymouth, New Hampshire. The school has a small population, and it awarded 25 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Plymouth State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #17 on our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Plymouth State University are $14,550, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Physical Therapy/Therapist at Plymouth State

#9

Springfield College

Springfield, Massachusetts
#7 in overall quality

Springfield College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Springfield, Massachusetts is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s physical therapy degrees to 35 students in 2019-2020.

Springfield College also made our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #7. Average graduate tuition and fees at Springfield College are $33,535, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Springfield College Physical Therapy/Therapist Report

#10

Simmons University

Boston, Massachusetts
#10 in overall quality

Simmons University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #10. Simmons is a private not-for-profit institution located in Boston, Massachusetts. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 40 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Simmons, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Simmons University are $21,698, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Physical Therapy/Therapist at Simmons University

#11

Franklin Pierce University

Rindge, New Hampshire
#16 in overall quality

Franklin Pierce University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #11. Franklin Pierce is a private not-for-profit institution located in Rindge, New Hampshire. The school has a small population, and it awarded 85 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Franklin Pierce did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Franklin Pierce University are $35,600.

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#12

American International College

Springfield, Massachusetts
#11 in overall quality

American International College landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. AIC is a small school located in Springfield, Massachusetts that handed out 33 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our new england region doctor’s degree physical therapy students whose families make $0-$30k list, AIC has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at American International College are $12,717, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full AIC Physical Therapy/Therapist Report

#13

University of Hartford

West Hartford, Connecticut
#14 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, University of Hartford did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. West Hartford, Connecticut is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s physical therapy degrees to 40 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our new england region doctor’s degree physical therapy students whose families make $0-$30k list, UHart has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Hartford are $14,847, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Physical Therapy/Therapist at UHart

#14

University of New England

Biddeford, Maine
#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, University of New England did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Biddeford, Maine is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s physical therapy degrees to 63 students in 2019-2020.

UNE not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UNE are $28,016.

Read more about Physical Therapy/Therapist at University of New England

#15

Quinnipiac University

Hamden, Connecticut
#3 in overall quality

Quinnipiac University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Quinnipiac is a private not-for-profit institution located in Hamden, Connecticut. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 59 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Quinnipiac also made our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at Quinnipiac are $20,090, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Physical Therapy/Therapist at Quinnipiac University

#8 in overall quality

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is a private not-for-profit institution located in Boston, Massachusetts. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 40 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

MCPHS University also made our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #8. Average graduate tuition and fees at MCPHS University are $23,280, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Physical Therapy/Therapist at MCPHS University

#17

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, Connecticut
#5 in overall quality

Sacred Heart University landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Sacred Heart is a medium-sized school located in Fairfield, Connecticut that handed out 51 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our new england region doctor’s degree physical therapy students whose families make $0-$30k list, Sacred Heart has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Sacred Heart are $34,806, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Sacred Heart University Physical Therapy/Therapist Report

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References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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