by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 6 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor's Degree Schools in Virginia ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 349 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. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a quality 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 complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges 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 Virginia.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in physical therapy/therapist.
It is hard to beat Shenandoah University if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in physical therapy/therapist. Shenandoah is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Winchester.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from Shenandoah University
Virginia Commonwealth University is a good decision for students pursuing a doctor's degree in physical therapy/therapist. Located in the medium-sized city of Richmond, VCU is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from Virginia Commonwealth University
Every student who is interested in a doctor's degree in physical therapy/therapist needs to look into Marymount University. Located in the city of Arlington, Marymount is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from Marymount University
Radford University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in physical therapy/therapist. Radford is a moderately-sized public university located in the town of Radford.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from Radford University
Located in the city of Norfolk, Old Dominion is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from Old Dominion University
Mary Baldwin is a small private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Staunton.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from Mary Baldwin University
Explore all the Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 217 | 468 |
| North Carolina | 190 | 426 |
| Georgia | 190 | 291 |
| Mississippi | 154 | 81 |
| Tennessee | 150 | 305 |
| Louisiana | 146 | 100 |
| Alabama | 139 | 150 |
| South Carolina | 135 | 88 |
| Kentucky | 119 | 170 |
| Arkansas | 74 | 150 |
| West Virginia | 61 | 128 |
Physical Therapy/Therapist is one of 16 different types of Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Occupational Therapy | 156 |
