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2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

55 Ranked Colleges
2,683 Degrees Awarded
$21,800 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

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 Southeast region, there were 2,770 physical therapy/therapist graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 2,683 physical therapy/therapist graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking analyzed 55 colleges that offered a degree in physical therapy/therapist. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent physical therapy/therapist programs, but they also cost less that 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. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid.

Top 25 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Therapy/Therapist in the Southeast Region (With Aid)

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#4 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Florida. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Gainesville, Florida, this large public school handed out 74 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s physical therapy students in 2019-2020.

UF not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130.

Read more about Physical Therapy/Therapist at UF

#2

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#7 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 33 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees to qualified students.

UNC Chapel Hill also took the #7 spot in our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are $30,248, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Physical Therapy/Therapist at UNC Chapel Hill

#19 in overall quality

Out of the 55 schools in the Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida International University landed the #3 spot on the list. Florida International University is a large school located in Miami, Florida that handed out 57 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

FIU also made our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #19. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at FIU are $24,211.

Full Florida International University Physical Therapy/Therapist Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of South Florida - Main Campus is a public institution located in Tampa, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 42 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full USF Tampa Physical Therapy/Therapist Report

#5

Augusta University

Augusta, Georgia

Out of the 55 schools in the Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Augusta University landed the #5 spot on the list. Located in Augusta, Georgia, this medium-sized public school awarded 39 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s physical therapy students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Augusta University are $20,712, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Physical Therapy/Therapist at Augusta University

#6

Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia

With a ranking of #6, Marshall University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Marshall University is a fairly large school located in Huntington, West Virginia that handed out 33 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Marshall University are $21,162, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Physical Therapy/Therapist at Marshall University

University of Central Florida came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Orlando, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s physical therapy degrees to 35 students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Central Florida are $28,657.

Read more about Physical Therapy/Therapist at University of Central Florida

#8

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, Florida

With a ranking of #8, Florida Gulf Coast University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. FGCU is a fairly large school located in Fort Myers, Florida that handed out 32 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at FGCU are $31,216, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full FGCU Physical Therapy/Therapist Report

#9

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

University of North Florida came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Jacksonville, Florida, this fairly large public school awarded 30 degrees to qualified doctorate’s physical therapy students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Florida are $21,930, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Physical Therapy/Therapist at UNF

#10

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi
#14 in overall quality

University of Mississippi ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. This large school is located in University, Mississippi, and it awarded 47 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

Ole Miss also took the #14 spot in our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Mississippi are $25,099, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Physical Therapy/Therapist at University of Mississippi

#11

University of North Georgia

Dahlonega, Georgia

University of North Georgia did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #11. University of North Georgia is located in Dahlonega, Georgia and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 34 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Georgia are $18,354, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Physical Therapy/Therapist at University of North Georgia

#12

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#20 in overall quality

West Virginia University landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. West Virginia University is a large public school situated in Morgantown, West Virginia. It awarded 42 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

WVU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #20 on our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at WVU are $26,154, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full WVU Physical Therapy/Therapist Report

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is located in Tallahassee, Florida and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 24 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees to qualified students.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Florida A&M University are $24,669.

Full Florida A&M University Physical Therapy/Therapist Report

#14

University of South Alabama

Mobile, Alabama

University of South Alabama came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. USA is a public institution located in Mobile, Alabama. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 38 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at USA are $16,112, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full USA Physical Therapy/Therapist Report

#15

Winston - Salem State University

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Winston - Salem State University landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, this medium-sized public school awarded 54 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s physical therapy students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at WSSU are $16,527.

Read more about Physical Therapy/Therapist at Winston - Salem State University

The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. UT Chattanooga is a public institution located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 34 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga are $18,334, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Physical Therapy/Therapist at UT Chattanooga

#17

Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, North Carolina

Western Carolina University landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Western Carolina University is a public institution located in Cullowhee, North Carolina. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 28 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at WCU are $17,821, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Western Carolina University Physical Therapy/Therapist Report

With a ranking of #18, Arkansas State University - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. This fairly large school is located in Jonesboro, Arkansas, and it awarded 29 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at A-State are $11,586.

Read more about Physical Therapy/Therapist at A-State

#19

Tennessee State University

Nashville, Tennessee

With a ranking of #19, Tennessee State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, this medium-sized public school handed out 37 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s physical therapy students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Tennessee State University are $20,860.

Read full report on Physical Therapy/Therapist at Tennessee State University

#20

Radford University

Radford, Virginia

Radford University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Radford University is a public institution located in Radford, Virginia. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 30 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Radford University are $21,382.

Read more about Physical Therapy/Therapist at Radford

#21

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, Kentucky

Western Kentucky University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. WKU is a fairly large public school situated in Bowling Green, Kentucky. It awarded 28 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at WKU are $18,340.

Read full report on Physical Therapy/Therapist at WKU

#17 in overall quality

University of Alabama at Birmingham landed the #22 spot on the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Birmingham, Alabama is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s physical therapy degrees to 50 students in 2019-2020.

UAB also took the #17 spot in our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UAB are $19,188, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Alabama at Birmingham Physical Therapy/Therapist Report

#23

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
#15 in overall quality

East Carolina University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Greenville, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s physical therapy degrees to 30 students in 2019-2020.

ECU also made our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #15. Average graduate tuition and fees at East Carolina University are $20,685, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Physical Therapy/Therapist at East Carolina University

University of Central Arkansas came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Conway, Arkansas, this fairly large public school awarded 60 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s physical therapy students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Central Arkansas are $11,648, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UCA Physical Therapy/Therapist Report

#25

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, Georgia

Georgia Southern University landed the #25 spot on the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Statesboro, Georgia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s physical therapy degrees to 29 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at GaSou are $22,004, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Georgia Southern University Physical Therapy/Therapist Report

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Notes and References

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%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

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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