Physical Therapy Schools
In Washington DC

There are 2 physical therapy schools in Washington for faculty to choose from. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in physical therapy in the city of Washington, which encompasses physical therapy training at the following levels:

  • Bachelors degree in Physical Therapy
  • Masters degree in Physical Therapy
  • PhD degree in Physical Therapy

Statistics

Professional Trends

Washington DC Vs. Washington DC Physical Therapy Employment

Washington DC 1,950
Washington DC 360

Of the 360 physical therapy professionals employed in Washington DC, 1,950 work in Washington. Between 2006 and 2010, in Washington, there has been a 13% growth in the number of physical therapy professionals. Overall employment in Washington has also increased.

Washington DC Vs. Washington DC Physical Therapy employment growth

380 420 300 280 360
1,720 1,630 1,480 1,650 1,950
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Grey: Washington DC
  • Dark Yellow: Washington DC

Physical Therapy VS. All professions salaries in Washington DC

$67,960 $72,540 $75,850 $81,500 $82,280
$52,980 $54,840 $57,620 $60,090 $62,300
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Light Blue: Physical Therapy in Washington DC
  • Dark Yellow: All Professions in Washington DC

Salaries for physical therapy professionals in Washington have increased. In 2010 an average salary of $82,280 per year was earned by physical therapy professionals in Washington. The average salary for physical therapy professionals in Washington was $67,960 per year, four years earlier in 2006. The growth in the salary of physical therapy professionals in Washington is faster than the salary trend for all careers in the city.

Salary percentiles for Physical therapy professionals in Washington DC

10th percentile		 $57,000
25th percentile		 $68,590
50th percentile		 $81,210
75th percentile		 $93,810
90th percentile		 $111,970

Washington physical therapy professionals earn a median yearly salary of $81,210. The difference in pay between the physical therapy professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 96%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $57,000 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $111,970 per year.

Average Salaries for Physical therapy professionals and related professions in Washington DC

Physical Therapy Assistant		 $37,580
Sports Medicine		 $52,438
Physical Therapy		 $82,280

On average physical therapy professional salaries in Washington are higher than salaries earned by their professional counterparts in related professions.

Educational Trends

Physical Therapy schools in Washington DC

2

There are 2 accredited physical therapy schools in the city. Many of Washington's physical therapy professionals are graduates of one of these schools.

Physical Therapy Programs Offered In Washington DC

associate		 0
bachelor		 1
master		 1
doctor		 1
Certificate		 0
Total3

Washington's physical therapy schools offer 3 physical therapy degree and certificate programs.

Student Completed Physical Therapy Degrees In Washington DC

associate		 0
bachelor		 31
master		 12
doctor		 31
Certificate		 0
Total74

Approximately 74 students graduated from physical therapy courses in 2010.

Physical Therapy Faculty Salaries in Washington DC, Washington DC

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