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#1 #1 Best College for Pre-Physical Therapy Studies in the U.S. Samford University Birmingham, AL Annually, Samford University grants about 105 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Pharmaceutical Sciences, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 1,100–1,300 Median Starting Salary $64,173
#2 #2 Best College for Pre-Physical Therapy Studies in the U.S. Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA Every year, Seattle Pacific University grants about 87 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Business/Commerce, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,070–1,310 Median Starting Salary $61,208
#3 #3 Best College for Pre-Physical Therapy Studies in the U.S. Buena Vista University Storm Lake, IA At Buena Vista University, the most popular majors students study are Elementary Education and Teaching, Human Services, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $58,844
#4 #4 Best College for Pre-Physical Therapy Studies in the U.S. Trevecca Nazarene University Nashville, TN At Trevecca Nazarene University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 980–1,190 Median Starting Salary $57,803
#5 #5 Best College for Pre-Physical Therapy Studies in the U.S. South College Knoxville, TN Each year, South College awards about 237 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, and Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer....view more Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#6 #6 Best College for Pre-Physical Therapy Studies in the U.S. Southern Nazarene University Bethany, OK Every year, Southern Nazarene University grants about 80 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 930–1,180 Median Starting Salary $59,234
#7 #7 Best College for Pre-Physical Therapy Studies in the U.S. University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH At the University of Akron Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Akron Main Campus grants 169 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score 930–1,210 Median Starting Salary $57,539
#8 #8 Best College for Pre-Physical Therapy Studies in the U.S. Bluffton University Bluffton, OH Every year, Bluffton University awards about 31 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 920–1,130 Median Starting Salary $62,398
#9 #9 Best College for Pre-Physical Therapy Studies in the U.S. Keystone College La Plume, PA Every year, Keystone College grants about 27 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Applied Psychology, Social Sciences, Other, and Wildlife Biology....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 900–1,170 Median Starting Salary $59,698
#10 #10 Best College for Pre-Physical Therapy Studies in the U.S. Kansas Wesleyan University Salina, KS At Kansas Wesleyan University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Criminal Justice and Corrections....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 930–1,140 Median Starting Salary $59,832
#11 #11 Best College for Pre-Physical Therapy Studies in the U.S. Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI Each year, Oakland University awards around 479 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 920–1,180 Median Starting Salary $57,877
#12 #12 Best College for Pre-Physical Therapy Studies in the U.S. Sterling College Sterling, KS Every year, Sterling College grants about 11 degrees to those majoring in Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,000–1,180 Median Starting Salary $60,598
#13 #13 Best College for Pre-Physical Therapy Studies in the U.S. Colorado Christian University Lakewood, CO Every year, Colorado Christian University awards about 131 degrees to students studying Applied Psychology, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $57,300
#14 #14 Best College for Pre-Physical Therapy Studies in the U.S. Clarks Summit University Clarks Summit, PA At Clarks Summit University, the most popular majors students study are Bible/Biblical Studies, Counseling Psychology, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Clarks Summit University grants 23 degrees annually to Bible/Biblical Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 900–1,180 Median Starting Salary $60,629
#15 #15 Best College for Pre-Physical Therapy Studies in the U.S. Lee University Cleveland, TN Annually, Lee University grants around 73 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,040–1,270 Median Starting Salary $59,669
#16 #16 Best College for Pre-Physical Therapy Studies in the U.S. Gannon University Erie, PA Every year, Gannon University awards around 132 degrees to students studying Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,060–1,290 Median Starting Salary $62,114
#17 #17 Best College for Pre-Physical Therapy Studies in the U.S. Concordia University-Chicago River Forest, IL At Concordia University-Chicago, the most popular majors students study are Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,000–1,200 Median Starting Salary $60,188
#18 #18 Best College for Pre-Physical Therapy Studies in the U.S. Cairn University-Langhorne Langhorne, PA At Cairn University-Langhorne, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,000–1,160 Median Starting Salary $60,374
#19 #19 Best College for Pre-Physical Therapy Studies in the U.S. Lubbock Christian University Lubbock, TX Annually, Lubbock Christian University awards around 30 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 950–1,190 Median Starting Salary $60,474
#20 #20 Best College for Pre-Physical Therapy Studies in the U.S. Mount St. Joseph University Cincinnati, OH Every year, Mount St- Joseph University awards around 35 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,010–1,260 Median Starting Salary $60,097
#21 #21 Best College for Pre-Physical Therapy Studies in the U.S. Western Washington University Bellingham, WA At Western Washington University, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,110–1,330 Median Starting Salary $58,280
#22 #22 Best College for Pre-Physical Therapy Studies in the U.S. Tennessee Wesleyan University Athens, TN Every year, Tennessee Wesleyan University grants about 59 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $57,648
#23 #23 Best College for Pre-Physical Therapy Studies in the U.S. Lees-McRae College Banner Elk, NC Each year, Lees-McRae College awards around 47 degrees to students majoring in Wildlife Biology, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Human Services, General, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Median Starting Salary $60,289
#24 #24 Best College for Pre-Physical Therapy Studies in the U.S. Oakwood University Huntsville, AL Each year, Oakwood University awards around 25 degrees to students studying General Studies, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Theology/Theological Studies, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 930–1,110 Median Starting Salary $58,900
#25 #25 Best College for Pre-Physical Therapy Studies in the U.S. University of Holy Cross New Orleans, LA Each year, the University of Holy Cross awards around 34 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 890–1,080 Median Starting Salary $56,432
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About Pre-Physical Therapy Studies

Pre-Physical Therapy Studies programs prepare individuals for admission to a professional program in physical therapy.

Of the 179 Pre-Physical Therapy Studies degrees granted each year at the Bachelors degree level, women make up 68% percent and men make up 32% percent of the area of study. Did you know that Ohio has more students graduating with a degree in Pre-Physical Therapy Studies than any other state? In fact, Ohio granted 37 degrees last year! The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Pre-Physical Therapy Studies is $47,900.

Popularity of Pre-Physical Therapy Studies Degrees in the U.S.

This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Pre-Physical Therapy Studies degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.

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Student Demographics

Total Students

179

Female Students

121 (67%)

Male Students

58 (32%)

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Pre-Physical Therapy Studies

#1 Best College for Pre-Physical Therapy Studies in the U.S.

82%

25

1,100–1,300

$64,173

#2 Best College for Pre-Physical Therapy Studies in the U.S.

83%

14

1,070–1,310

$61,208

#3 Best College for Pre-Physical Therapy Studies in the U.S.

78%

10

1,010–1,240

$58,844

#4 Best College for Pre-Physical Therapy Studies in the U.S.

69%

11

980–1,190

$57,803

#5 Best College for Pre-Physical Therapy Studies in the U.S.

54%

13

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$59,213

#6 Best College for Pre-Physical Therapy Studies in the U.S.

77%

9

930–1,180

$59,234

#7 Best College for Pre-Physical Therapy Studies in the U.S.

60%

30

930–1,210

$57,539

#8 Best College for Pre-Physical Therapy Studies in the U.S.

61%

5

920–1,130

$62,398

#9 Best College for Pre-Physical Therapy Studies in the U.S.

85%

6

900–1,170

$59,698

#10 Best College for Pre-Physical Therapy Studies in the U.S.

67%

5

930–1,140

$59,832

#11 Best College for Pre-Physical Therapy Studies in the U.S.

88%

14

920–1,180

$57,877

#12 Best College for Pre-Physical Therapy Studies in the U.S.

89%

2

1,000–1,180

$60,598

#13 Best College for Pre-Physical Therapy Studies in the U.S.

83%

7

1,010–1,210

$57,300

#14 Best College for Pre-Physical Therapy Studies in the U.S.

90%

2

900–1,180

$60,629

#15 Best College for Pre-Physical Therapy Studies in the U.S.

71%

7

1,040–1,270

$59,669

#16 Best College for Pre-Physical Therapy Studies in the U.S.

74%

3

1,060–1,290