Physical Therapy Programs in Pennsylvania: 23 Colleges and Schools
23 Pennsylvania schools reported physical therapy completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 1,171 students: 3 public, 20 private nonprofit, grouped below by city.
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Schools in Pennsylvania
1,171
Graduates in 2024
3
Public colleges
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Private for-profit schools
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Pennsylvania · CIP 51.2308
23 schools in Pennsylvania graduated 1,171 Physical Therapists in 2024, out of 293 schools nationally. By type: 3 public, 20 private nonprofit. Credentials offered: doctorate (23), bachelor's (3), certificate (2), master's (2).
The largest program is Arcadia University in Glenside with 245 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 23 Pennsylvania schools
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Public · 13%
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Private nonprofit · 87%
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Private for-profit · 0%
NCES IPEDS 2024 · institution control
Largest programs in Pennsylvania
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arcadia University | Glenside | 245 |
| 2 | Duquesne University | Pittsburgh | 99 |
| 3 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | Pittsburgh | 81 |
| 4 | Gannon University | Erie | 65 |
| 5 | Drexel University | Philadelphia | 60 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Pennsylvania by city
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23 of 23 schools listed · 16 cities
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia · 5 schools | ||||
| Drexel University | Private nonprofit | certificate, doctorate | 60 | Website ↗ |
| Thomas Jefferson University | Private nonprofit | doctorate | 55 | Website ↗ |
| Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia | Private nonprofit | doctorate | 53 | Website ↗ |
| Temple University | Public | doctorate | 49 | Website ↗ |
| Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine | Private nonprofit | doctorate | 39 | Website ↗ |
| Pittsburgh · 4 schools | ||||
| Duquesne University | Private nonprofit | bachelor's, master's, doctorate | 99 | Website ↗ |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | Public | master's, doctorate | 81 | Website ↗ |
| Chatham University | Private nonprofit | doctorate | 33 | Website ↗ |
| Carlow University | Private nonprofit | bachelor's, doctorate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Annville · 1 school | ||||
| Lebanon Valley College | Private nonprofit | doctorate | 46 | Website ↗ |
| Aston · 1 school | ||||
| Neumann University | Private nonprofit | doctorate | 34 | Website ↗ |
| Bethlehem · 1 school | ||||
| Moravian University | Private nonprofit | doctorate | 17 | Website ↗ |
| Center Valley · 1 school | ||||
| DeSales University | Private nonprofit | doctorate | 28 | Website ↗ |
| Chester · 1 school | ||||
| Widener University | Private nonprofit | doctorate | 32 | Website ↗ |
| Dallas · 1 school | ||||
| Misericordia University | Private nonprofit | doctorate | 43 | Website ↗ |
| Erie · 1 school | ||||
| Gannon University | Private nonprofit | doctorate | 65 | Website ↗ |
| Glenside · 1 school | ||||
| Arcadia University | Private nonprofit | certificate, doctorate | 245 | Website ↗ |
| Greensburg · 1 school | ||||
| Seton Hill University | Private nonprofit | doctorate | 18 | Website ↗ |
| Loretto · 1 school | ||||
| Saint Francis University | Private nonprofit | bachelor's, doctorate | 32 | Website ↗ |
| Mechanicsburg · 1 school | ||||
| Messiah University | Private nonprofit | doctorate | 26 | Website ↗ |
| Reading · 1 school | ||||
| Alvernia University | Private nonprofit | doctorate | 27 | Website ↗ |
| Scranton · 1 school | ||||
| University of Scranton | Private nonprofit | doctorate | 40 | Website ↗ |
| Slippery Rock · 1 school | ||||
| Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | Public | doctorate | 49 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 23 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 23 | 1,171 | this page |
| New York | 24 | 1,002 | Programs in New York → |
| Ohio | 12 | 456 | Programs in Ohio → |
| New Jersey | 5 | 168 | Programs in New Jersey → |
| West Virginia | 3 | 93 | Programs in West Virginia → |
| Maryland | 2 | 100 | Programs in Maryland → |
| Delaware | 1 | 57 | Programs in Delaware → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about Physical Therapist programs in Pennsylvania
- How many Physical Therapist programs are in Pennsylvania?
- 23 colleges and schools reported physical therapy completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 1,171 students.
- Which Pennsylvania program is the largest?
- Arcadia University in Glenside, with 245 graduates in 2024, followed by Duquesne University in Pittsburgh (99).
- Are Pennsylvania programs mostly public?
- 3 public, 20 private nonprofit of the 23 schools.
- What does a Physical Therapist earn in Pennsylvania?
- Typical Physical Therapist pay in Pennsylvania is $101,380 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $102,760 nationally.