Physical Therapy Programs in California: 17 Colleges and Schools
17 California schools reported physical therapy completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 1,748 students: 7 public, 8 private nonprofit, 2 private for-profit, grouped below by city.
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · California · CIP 51.2308
17 schools in California graduated 1,748 Physical Therapists in 2024, out of 293 schools nationally. By type: 7 public, 8 private nonprofit, 2 private for-profit. Credentials offered: doctorate (17), certificate (1), bachelor's (1).
The largest program is University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in San Marcos with 808 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 17 California schools
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Largest programs in California
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences | San Marcos | 808 |
| 2 | University of Southern California | Los Angeles | 152 |
| 3 | Western University of Health Sciences | Pomona | 95 |
| 4 | San Francisco State University | San Francisco | 94 |
| 5 | Loma Linda University | Loma Linda | 80 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in California by city
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles · 3 schools | ||||
| University of Southern California | Private nonprofit | doctorate | 152 | Website ↗ |
| West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies | Private for-profit | doctorate | 44 | Website ↗ |
| Mount Saint Mary's University | Private nonprofit | doctorate | 31 | Website ↗ |
| San Francisco · 2 schools | ||||
| San Francisco State University | Public | doctorate | 94 | Website ↗ |
| University of California-San Francisco | Public | doctorate | 47 | Website ↗ |
| Azusa · 1 school | ||||
| Azusa Pacific University | Private nonprofit | certificate, doctorate | 74 | Website ↗ |
| Fresno · 1 school | ||||
| California State University-Fresno | Public | bachelor's, doctorate | 32 | Website ↗ |
| Loma Linda · 1 school | ||||
| Loma Linda University | Private nonprofit | doctorate | 80 | Website ↗ |
| Long Beach · 1 school | ||||
| California State University-Long Beach | Public | doctorate | 40 | Website ↗ |
| Northridge · 1 school | ||||
| California State University-Northridge | Public | doctorate | 32 | Website ↗ |
| Oakland · 1 school | ||||
| Samuel Merritt University | Private nonprofit | doctorate | 41 | Website ↗ |
| Orange · 1 school | ||||
| Chapman University | Private nonprofit | doctorate | 73 | Website ↗ |
| Pomona · 1 school | ||||
| Western University of Health Sciences | Private nonprofit | doctorate | 95 | Website ↗ |
| Sacramento · 1 school | ||||
| California State University-Sacramento | Public | doctorate | 30 | Website ↗ |
| San Diego · 1 school | ||||
| San Diego State University | Public | doctorate | 37 | Website ↗ |
| San Marcos · 1 school | ||||
| University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences | Private for-profit | doctorate | 808 | Website ↗ |
| Stockton · 1 school | ||||
| University of the Pacific | Private nonprofit | doctorate | 38 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 17 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 17 | 1,748 | this page |
| Oregon | 4 | 142 | Programs in Oregon → |
| Arizona | 2 | 142 | Programs in Arizona → |
| Nevada | 2 | 90 | Programs in Nevada → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about Physical Therapist programs in California
- How many Physical Therapist programs are in California?
- 17 colleges and schools reported physical therapy completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 1,748 students.
- Which California program is the largest?
- University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in San Marcos, with 808 graduates in 2024, followed by University of Southern California in Los Angeles (152).
- Are California programs mostly public?
- 7 public, 8 private nonprofit, 2 private for-profit of the 17 schools.
- What does a Physical Therapist earn in California?
- Typical Physical Therapist pay in California is $124,190 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $102,760 nationally.