Physical Therapy Programs in North Carolina: 11 Colleges and Schools
11 North Carolina schools reported physical therapy completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 462 students: 5 public, 6 private nonprofit, grouped below by city.
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · North Carolina · CIP 51.2308
11 schools in North Carolina graduated 462 Physical Therapists in 2024, out of 293 schools nationally. By type: 5 public, 6 private nonprofit. Credentials offered: doctorate (11).
The largest program is Duke University in Durham with 94 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 11 North Carolina schools
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Largest programs in North Carolina
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke University | Durham | 94 |
| 2 | High Point University | High Point | 64 |
| 3 | Western Carolina University | Cullowhee | 47 |
| 4 | Campbell University | Buies Creek | 43 |
| 5 | Elon University | Elon | 43 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in North Carolina by city
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buies Creek · 1 school | ||||
| Campbell University | Private nonprofit | doctorate | 43 | Website ↗ |
| Chapel Hill · 1 school | ||||
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Public | doctorate | 29 | Website ↗ |
| Cullowhee · 1 school | ||||
| Western Carolina University | Public | doctorate | 47 | Website ↗ |
| Durham · 1 school | ||||
| Duke University | Private nonprofit | doctorate | 94 | Website ↗ |
| Elon · 1 school | ||||
| Elon University | Private nonprofit | doctorate | 43 | Website ↗ |
| Fayetteville · 1 school | ||||
| Methodist University | Private nonprofit | doctorate | 36 | Website ↗ |
| Greenville · 1 school | ||||
| East Carolina University | Public | doctorate | 32 | Website ↗ |
| High Point · 1 school | ||||
| High Point University | Private nonprofit | doctorate | 64 | Website ↗ |
| Wilmington · 1 school | ||||
| University of North Carolina Wilmington | Public | doctorate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Wingate · 1 school | ||||
| Wingate University | Private nonprofit | doctorate | 35 | Website ↗ |
| Winston-Salem · 1 school | ||||
| Winston-Salem State University | Public | doctorate | 39 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 11 | 462 | this page |
| Virginia | 9 | 350 | Programs in Virginia → |
| Tennessee | 8 | 459 | Programs in Tennessee → |
| Georgia | 7 | 295 | Programs in Georgia → |
| South Carolina | 5 | 115 | Programs in South Carolina → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about Physical Therapist programs in North Carolina
- How many Physical Therapist programs are in North Carolina?
- 11 colleges and schools reported physical therapy completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 462 students.
- Which North Carolina program is the largest?
- Duke University in Durham, with 94 graduates in 2024, followed by High Point University in High Point (64).
- Are North Carolina programs mostly public?
- 5 public, 6 private nonprofit of the 11 schools.
- What does a Physical Therapist earn in North Carolina?
- Typical Physical Therapist pay in North Carolina is $99,910 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $102,760 nationally.