Physical Therapy Programs in Florida: 11 Colleges and Schools
11 Florida schools reported physical therapy completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 501 students: 7 public, 4 private nonprofit, grouped below by city.
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Florida · CIP 51.2308
11 schools in Florida graduated 501 Physical Therapists in 2024, out of 293 schools nationally. By type: 7 public, 4 private nonprofit. Credentials offered: doctorate (11).
The largest program is Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale with 86 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 11 Florida schools
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Largest programs in Florida
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nova Southeastern University | Fort Lauderdale | 86 |
| 2 | University of Florida | Gainesville | 71 |
| 3 | Florida International University | Miami | 59 |
| 4 | University of Miami | Coral Gables | 56 |
| 5 | University of South Florida | Tampa | 43 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Florida by city
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando · 2 schools | ||||
| University of Central Florida | Public | doctorate | 39 | Website ↗ |
| AdventHealth University | Private nonprofit | doctorate | 20 | Website ↗ |
| Coral Gables · 1 school | ||||
| University of Miami | Private nonprofit | doctorate | 56 | Website ↗ |
| Fort Lauderdale · 1 school | ||||
| Nova Southeastern University | Private nonprofit | doctorate | 86 | Website ↗ |
| Fort Myers · 1 school | ||||
| Florida Gulf Coast University | Public | doctorate | 36 | Website ↗ |
| Gainesville · 1 school | ||||
| University of Florida | Public | doctorate | 71 | Website ↗ |
| Jacksonville · 1 school | ||||
| University of North Florida | Public | doctorate | 28 | Website ↗ |
| Lakeland · 1 school | ||||
| Florida Southern College | Private nonprofit | doctorate | 35 | Website ↗ |
| Miami · 1 school | ||||
| Florida International University | Public | doctorate | 59 | Website ↗ |
| Tallahassee · 1 school | ||||
| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | Public | doctorate | 28 | Website ↗ |
| Tampa · 1 school | ||||
| University of South Florida | Public | doctorate | 43 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 11 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 11 | 501 | this page |
| Georgia | 7 | 295 | Programs in Georgia → |
| Alabama | 6 | 179 | Programs in Alabama → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about Physical Therapist programs in Florida
- How many Physical Therapist programs are in Florida?
- 11 colleges and schools reported physical therapy completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 501 students.
- Which Florida program is the largest?
- Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, with 86 graduates in 2024, followed by University of Florida in Gainesville (71).
- Are Florida programs mostly public?
- Yes: 7 public, 4 private nonprofit of the 11 schools.
- What does a Physical Therapist earn in Florida?
- Typical Physical Therapist pay in Florida is $101,040 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $102,760 nationally.