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:
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
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 |
| Total | 3 |
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 |
| Total | 74 |
Approximately 74 students graduated from physical therapy courses in 2010.