Physical Therapy Schools in Georgia
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Detailed List of Physical Therapy Schools in Georgia (6 Schools)
The physical therapy schools below are accredited by the , which is an organization that reviews physical therapy education nationwide.
Schools are sorted by size with the largest physical therapy schools first, based on the number of Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) or Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) graduates per year.
Emory University in Atlanta, GA

Visit the website for Emory University at http://www.emory.edu
Program Details
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) program offered
- About 61 students graduate per year

Visit the website for at http://www.augusta.edu
Program Details
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) program offered
- About 34 students graduate per year
Georgia State University in Atlanta, GA

Visit the website for Georgia State University at http://www.gsu.edu
Program Details
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) program offered
- About 33 students graduate per year
Mercer University in Macon, GA

Visit the website for Mercer University at http://www.mercer.edu
Program Details
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) program offered
- About 32 students graduate per year
(UNG) in Dahlonega, GA

Visit the website for at http://www.ung.edu
Program Details
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) program offered
- About 30 students graduate per year
Armstrong State University (Armstrong) in Savannah, GA

Visit the website for Armstrong State University at http://www.georgiasouthern.edu/
Program Details
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) program offered
- About 20 students graduate per year
Pharmacists in Georgia can expect to make anywhere in the range of $57,000 to $113,000. Below is a list of average salaries for pharmacists working in major cities in Georgia.
- Augusta, Richmond County: $84,000
- Macon: $92,000
- Columbus: $88,000
- Savannah: $84,000
- Rome: $83,000
Physical Therapist's in Georgia Compared to Median Income Averages
+150% Above State Median Income
+131% Above National Median Income
Physical Therapist's in Georgia take home an average 41.22 per hour. Annual earnings for Physical Therapist's working in the State of Georgia average $85,740 which is 150% above the state median income and 131% above the national median income for all occupations. Employment for a Physical Therapist makes up just 0.12% of the working population in Georgia and is limited due to the specific qualifications required along with the schooling involved in this career path. The increasing demand for qualified Physical Therapists coupled with the educational barrier to enter the field is met with a steady supply of eager college graduates anxious to make a long-lasting impact in the lives of others in and around Georgia.
Average Income for a Physical Therapist in Georgia
Employment | Median Hourly Wage | Median Annual Wage | |
---|---|---|---|
Georgia Physical Therapist | 5,240 | $41.22 | $85,740 |
State Average | 4,466,700 | $16.51 | $34,340.80 |
National Average | 153,156,000 | $17.82 | $37,040 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2015: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.