Physical Therapy Programs in Arkansas: 5 Colleges and Schools
5 Arkansas schools reported physical therapy completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 165 students: 3 public, 2 private nonprofit, grouped below by city.
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Arkansas · CIP 51.2308
5 schools in Arkansas graduated 165 Physical Therapists in 2024, out of 293 schools nationally. By type: 3 public, 2 private nonprofit. Credentials offered: doctorate (5).
The largest program is University of Central Arkansas in Conway with 62 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 5 Arkansas schools
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Largest programs in Arkansas
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Central Arkansas | Conway | 62 |
| 2 | Arkansas Colleges of Health Education | Fort Smith | 28 |
| 3 | Arkansas State University | Jonesboro | 27 |
| 4 | Harding University | Searcy | 25 |
| 5 | University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | Little Rock | 23 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Arkansas by city
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conway · 1 school | ||||
| University of Central Arkansas | Public | doctorate | 62 | Website ↗ |
| Fort Smith · 1 school | ||||
| Arkansas Colleges of Health Education | Private nonprofit | doctorate | 28 | Website ↗ |
| Jonesboro · 1 school | ||||
| Arkansas State University | Public | doctorate | 27 | Website ↗ |
| Little Rock · 1 school | ||||
| University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | Public | doctorate | 23 | Website ↗ |
| Searcy · 1 school | ||||
| Harding University | Private nonprofit | doctorate | 25 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 5 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 5 | 165 | this page |
| Texas | 14 | 772 | Programs in Texas → |
| Missouri | 8 | 518 | Programs in Missouri → |
| Tennessee | 8 | 459 | Programs in Tennessee → |
| Mississippi | 5 | 81 | Programs in Mississippi → |
| Louisiana | 4 | 101 | Programs in Louisiana → |
| Oklahoma | 4 | 125 | Programs in Oklahoma → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about Physical Therapist programs in Arkansas
- How many Physical Therapist programs are in Arkansas?
- 5 colleges and schools reported physical therapy completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 165 students.
- Which Arkansas program is the largest?
- University of Central Arkansas in Conway, with 62 graduates in 2024, followed by Arkansas Colleges of Health Education in Fort Smith (28).
- Are Arkansas programs mostly public?
- Yes: 3 public, 2 private nonprofit of the 5 schools.
- What does a Physical Therapist earn in Arkansas?
- Typical Physical Therapist pay in Arkansas is $99,010 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $102,760 nationally.