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2026 Best Pre-Physical Therapy Studies Schools in Ohio

1 Colleges in the United States
34 Pre-Physical Therapy Studies Degrees Awarded
$31,218 Avg Early-Career Salary

Pre-Physical Therapy Studies is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for pre-physical therapy studies students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Pre-Physical Therapy Studies in Ohio

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall pre-physical therapy studies education in Ohio.

Top Schools in Pre-Physical Therapy Studies

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No school ranked higher than University Of Akron Main Campus this year for pre-physical therapy studies. Set in the city of Akron, University Of Akron Main Campus is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 52%. About 34 pre-physical therapy studies degrees were awarded at University Of Akron Main Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the pre-physical therapy studies program make about $31,218 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. See the full pre-physical therapy studies program report for University Of Akron Main Campus

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 5 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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