Physical Therapy Schools
In Denver, Colorado
In Denver, there are 2 physical therapy schools where physical therapy faculty can find employment. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the physical therapy academic community in Denver, and the future trends. Academia in physical therapy includes physical therapy training at the following levels:
- Physical Therapy Certificate
- PhD degree in Physical Therapy
Statistics
Professional Trends
Denver Vs. Colorado Physical Therapy Employment
| Denver | 1,540 |
| Colorado | 3,390 |
Exactly 1,540 of the 3,390 physical therapy professionals employed in Colorado, work in Denver. Between 2006 and 2010, in Denver, there has been a 8% decline in the number of physical therapy professionals. As the employment for physical therapy professionals in Denver has decreased, overall employment in Denver has increased.
Denver Vs. Colorado Physical Therapy employment growth
| 3,250 | 3,260 | 3,240 | 3,290 | 3,390 |
| 1,680 | 1,590 | 1,570 | 1,610 | 1,540 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Colorado
- Dark Yellow: Denver
Physical Therapy VS. All professions salaries in Denver
| $59,350 | $62,360 | $69,890 | $72,470 | $74,330 |
| $43,990 | $45,610 | $47,150 | $48,560 | $49,440 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Physical Therapy in Denver
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Denver
As the number of physical therapy professionals in Denver has shrunk, salaries for physical therapy professionals have increased. Denver physical therapy professionals made $74,330 per year, on average, in 2010. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for physical therapy professionals in Denver was $59,350 per year. The growth in the salary of physical therapy professionals in Denver is faster than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Physical therapy professionals in Denver
10th percentile |
$51,130 |
25th percentile |
$60,750 |
50th percentile |
$70,330 |
75th percentile |
$83,880 |
90th percentile |
$105,490 |
Physical therapy professionals in Denver earn a median salary of $70,330 per year. The 10% of physical therapy professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $51,130 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 106% higher salaries.
Average Salaries for Physical therapy professionals and related professions in Denver
Physical Therapy Assistant |
$36,500 |
Sports Medicine |
$49,378 |
Physical Therapy |
$74,330 |
Denver physical therapy professionals have earnings that are higher than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.
Educational Trends
Physical Therapy schools in Denver
There are 2 accredited physical therapy schools in the city. Many of Denver's physical therapy professionals are graduates of one of these schools.
Physical Therapy Programs Offered In Denver
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
2 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 3 |
Denver's physical therapy schools offer 3 physical therapy degree and certificate programs.
Student Completed Physical Therapy Degrees In Denver
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
176 |
Certificate |
7 |
| Total | 183 |
Approximately 183 students graduated from physical therapy courses in 2010.