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2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k

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1,895 Degrees Awarded
$26,000 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking - to help you make that 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 Far Western US region, there were 1,900 physical therapy/therapist graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 1,895 physical therapy/therapist graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,342 and $136,270 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k” 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.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the physical therapy/therapist program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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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 Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k” list to help you make the college decision.

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Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k

The colleges and universities below are the best for far western us region doctor’s degree physical therapy students whose families make $75-$110k.

Top 17 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Therapy/Therapist (Income $75-$110k) in the Far Western US Region

#13 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Nevada - Las Vegas. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k. UNLV is a large public school situated in Las Vegas, Nevada. It awarded 46 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree physical therapy students whose families make $75-$110k list, UNLV has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Nevada - Las Vegas are $21,962.

Read more about Physical Therapy/Therapist at UNLV

#18 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend California State University - Long Beach. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k. CSULB is a large public school situated in Long Beach, California. It awarded 36 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

CSULB also made our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #18. Average graduate tuition and fees at California State University - Long Beach are $17,784, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full CSULB Physical Therapy/Therapist Report

#23 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend California State University - Fresno. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k. Located in Fresno, California, this large public school awarded 30 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s physical therapy students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Fresno State, the school also landed the #23 spot in our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at California State University - Fresno are $17,581.

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#7 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Washington - Seattle Campus. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. This large school is located in Seattle, Washington, and it awarded 31 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree physical therapy students whose families make $75-$110k list, UW Seattle has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Washington - Seattle Campus are $30,294, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Washington - Seattle Campus Physical Therapy/Therapist Report

#20 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend California State University - Northridge. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k. CSUN is a public institution located in Northridge, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 30 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

CSUN also took the #20 spot in our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at CSUN are $17,955, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Physical Therapy/Therapist at CSUN

#24 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, California State University - Sacramento did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. California State University - Sacramento is a large public school situated in Sacramento, California. It awarded 32 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree physical therapy students whose families make $75-$110k list, Sac State has also earned the #24 rank in our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at California State University - Sacramento are $18,356.

Read more about Physical Therapy/Therapist at Sac State

#7

San Diego State University

San Diego, California
#14 in overall quality

San Diego State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. San Diego State University is a large school located in San Diego, California that handed out 37 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree physical therapy students whose families make $75-$110k list, SDSU has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at SDSU are $18,658, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8

Eastern Washington University

Cheney, Washington
#21 in overall quality

Eastern Washington University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. EWU is a fairly large school located in Cheney, Washington that handed out 35 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at EWU, the school also landed the #21 spot in our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at EWU are $28,921, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full EWU Physical Therapy/Therapist Report

#9

San Francisco State University

San Francisco, California
#19 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, San Francisco State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. San Francisco, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s physical therapy degrees to 33 students in 2019-2020.

SFSU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #19 on our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at SFSU are $17,944, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Physical Therapy/Therapist at SFSU

#10

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
#1 in overall quality

University of Southern California did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #10. USC is located in Los Angeles, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 106 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at USC, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Southern California are $48,715, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Southern California Physical Therapy/Therapist Report

#11

University of the Pacific

Stockton, California
#12 in overall quality

University of the Pacific ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of the Pacific is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Stockton, California. It awarded 36 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

Pacific did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Pacific are $49,374, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Physical Therapy/Therapist at Pacific

#12

University of Puget Sound

Tacoma, Washington
#10 in overall quality

University of Puget Sound did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #12. University of Puget Sound is located in Tacoma, Washington and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 72 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Puget Sound, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Puget Sound are $37,346, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Physical Therapy/Therapist at Puget Sound

#13

George Fox University

Newberg, Oregon
#22 in overall quality

George Fox University landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Newberg, Oregon is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s physical therapy degrees to 39 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at GFU, the school also landed the #22 spot in our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at GFU are $14,247, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Physical Therapy/Therapist at GFU

#14

Pacific University

Forest Grove, Oregon
#8 in overall quality

Pacific University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Pacific is a private not-for-profit institution located in Forest Grove, Oregon. The school has a small population, and it awarded 43 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Pacific not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Pacific University are $35,325, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Physical Therapy/Therapist at Pacific

#15

Azusa Pacific University

Azusa, California
#15 in overall quality

Azusa Pacific University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Azusa Pacific University is a medium-sized school located in Azusa, California that handed out 52 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree physical therapy students whose families make $75-$110k list, Azusa Pacific has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Azusa Pacific are $16,571, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Physical Therapy/Therapist at Azusa Pacific University

#16

Mount Saint Mary's University

Los Angeles, California
#16 in overall quality

Mount Saint Mary’s University landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This small school is located in Los Angeles, California, and it awarded 29 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

MSMU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at MSMU are $12,612.

Full MSMU Physical Therapy/Therapist Report

#17

Chapman University

Orange, California
#17 in overall quality

With a ranking of #17, Chapman University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Orange, California, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 86 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s physical therapy students in 2019-2020.

Chapman also made our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #17. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Chapman are $35,105.

Read full report on Physical Therapy/Therapist at Chapman University

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  • 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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  • *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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