Physical Therapy Schools
In Springfield, Missouri
In Springfield, there is only one physical therapy school where physical therapy faculty can find employment. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of physical therapy and physical therapy education in Springfield, which includes physical therapy training at the physical therapy phd degree level.
Statistics
Professional Trends
Springfield Vs. Missouri Physical Therapy Employment
Springfield | 430 |
Missouri | 4,140 |
Of the 4,140 physical therapy professionals employed in Missouri, 430 work in Springfield. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of physical therapy professionals in Springfield has grown by 10%. As the number of physical therapy professionals in Springfield has increased, overall employment in Springfield has also increased.
Springfield Vs. Missouri Physical Therapy employment growth
3,410 | 3,870 | 4,000 | 4,030 | 4,140 |
390 | 480 | 250 | 290 | 430 |
2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
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- Grey: Missouri
- Dark Yellow: Springfield
Physical Therapy VS. All professions salaries in Springfield
$70,480 | $77,040 | $69,800 | $73,080 | $76,530 |
$31,300 | $32,220 | $33,840 | $34,490 | $35,410 |
2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
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- Light Blue: Physical Therapy in Springfield
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Springfield
As the number of physical therapy professionals in Springfield has grown, salaries for physical therapy professionals have also increased. In 2010 an average salary of $76,530 per year was earned by physical therapy professionals in Springfield. Four years earlier in 2006, physical therapy professionals in Springfield made an average salary of $70,480 per year. The growth in the salary of physical therapy professionals in Springfield is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Physical therapy professionals in Springfield
10th percentile |
$54,840 |
25th percentile |
$66,930 |
50th percentile |
$79,630 |
75th percentile |
$87,990 |
90th percentile |
$93,360 |
Springfield physical therapy professionals earn a median yearly salary of $79,630. The difference in pay between the physical therapy professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 70%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $54,840 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $93,360 per year.
Average Salaries for Physical therapy professionals and related professions in Springfield
Physical Therapy Assistant |
$35,970 |
Sports Medicine |
$46,923 |
Physical Therapy |
$76,530 |
Springfield 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 Springfield
There is only one accredited physical therapy school in the city. Many of Springfield's physical therapy professionals are graduates of this school.
Physical Therapy Programs Offered In Springfield
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
1 |
Certificate |
0 |
Total | 1 |
Springfield's physical therapy school offers one physical therapy degree and certificate program.
Student Completed Physical Therapy Degrees In Springfield
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
18 |
Certificate |
0 |
Total | 18 |
Approximately 18 students graduated from physical therapy courses in 2010.