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2026 Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Associate’s Degree Schools

2 Colleges in the United States
97 Physical Therapy/Therapist Degrees Awarded
$36,726 Avg Early-Career Salary

Physical Therapy/Therapist is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 293 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best physical therapy/therapist schools.

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Best Schools for Physical Therapy/Therapist in the United States

These are the top schools for a associate’s degree in physical therapy/therapist, based on student outcomes and program quality.

Top Schools in Physical Therapy/Therapist

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Thomas Jefferson University tops our 2026 ranking of the best physical therapy/therapist schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Philadelphia. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 55 physical therapy/therapist degrees were awarded at Thomas Jefferson University in the most recent year. Physical Therapy/therapist graduates of Thomas Jefferson University earn a median of $46,768 early in their careers. Thomas Jefferson University graduates carry a median of $35,437 in student loans. More information about a degree in physical therapy/therapist from Thomas Jefferson University

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Snow College
Ephraim, UT

Snow College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in physical therapy/therapist, ranking #2. Set in the town of Ephraim, Snow College is a moderately-sized public institution. About 15 physical therapy/therapist degrees were awarded at Snow College in the most recent year. Physical Therapy/therapist graduates of Snow College earn a median of $42,776 early in their careers. Snow College graduates carry a median of $10,440 in student loans. See the full physical therapy/therapist program report for Snow College

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A rank of #3 makes Itawamba Community College one of the top schools for physical therapy/therapist. Set in the rural area of Fulton, Itawamba Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Itawamba Community College awarded about 12 physical therapy/therapist degrees in the most recent data year. Physical Therapy/therapist graduates of Itawamba Community College earn a median of $40,832 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $10,942. More information about a degree in physical therapy/therapist from Itawamba Community College

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Atenas College
Manati, PR

Atenas College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in physical therapy/therapist, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Manati, Atenas College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 32% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 15 physical therapy/therapist students who graduated with this degree at Atenas College in the most recent data year. Physical Therapy/therapist graduates of Atenas College earn a median of $16,526 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $5,701 to complete this degree. See the full physical therapy/therapist program report for Atenas College

Other Physical Therapy/Therapist Degree Levels

Explore the best physical therapy/therapist schools at other degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Physical Therapy/Therapist
Bachelor's Degrees in Physical Therapy/Therapist
Master's Degrees in Physical Therapy/Therapist
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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 293 schools evaluated.

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