Physical Therapy Programs in Tennessee: 8 Colleges and Schools
8 Tennessee schools reported physical therapy completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 459 students: 4 public, 3 private nonprofit, 1 private for-profit, grouped below by city.
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Tennessee · CIP 51.2308
8 schools in Tennessee graduated 459 Physical Therapists in 2024, out of 293 schools nationally. By type: 4 public, 3 private nonprofit, 1 private for-profit. Credentials offered: doctorate (7), certificate (1), associate (1), bachelor's (1).
The largest program is South College in Knoxville with 176 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 8 Tennessee schools
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Largest programs in Tennessee
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South College | Knoxville | 176 |
| 2 | The University of Tennessee Health Science Center | Memphis | 61 |
| 3 | Belmont University | Nashville | 58 |
| 4 | Lincoln Memorial University | Harrogate | 55 |
| 5 | East Tennessee State University | Johnson City | 39 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Tennessee by city
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville · 2 schools | ||||
| Belmont University | Private nonprofit | doctorate | 58 | Website ↗ |
| Tennessee State University | Public | doctorate | 31 | Website ↗ |
| Chattanooga · 1 school | ||||
| The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | Public | doctorate | 32 | Website ↗ |
| Collegedale · 1 school | ||||
| Southern Adventist University | Private nonprofit | certificate, associate, bachelor's | 7 | Website ↗ |
| Harrogate · 1 school | ||||
| Lincoln Memorial University | Private nonprofit | doctorate | 55 | Website ↗ |
| Johnson City · 1 school | ||||
| East Tennessee State University | Public | doctorate | 39 | Website ↗ |
| Knoxville · 1 school | ||||
| South College | Private for-profit | doctorate | 176 | Website ↗ |
| Memphis · 1 school | ||||
| The University of Tennessee Health Science Center | Public | doctorate | 61 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 8 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 8 | 459 | this page |
| North Carolina | 11 | 462 | Programs in North Carolina → |
| Virginia | 9 | 350 | Programs in Virginia → |
| Missouri | 8 | 518 | Programs in Missouri → |
| Georgia | 7 | 295 | Programs in Georgia → |
| Alabama | 6 | 179 | Programs in Alabama → |
| Mississippi | 5 | 81 | Programs in Mississippi → |
| Arkansas | 5 | 165 | Programs in Arkansas → |
| Kentucky | 4 | 160 | Programs in Kentucky → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about Physical Therapist programs in Tennessee
- How many Physical Therapist programs are in Tennessee?
- 8 colleges and schools reported physical therapy completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 459 students.
- Which Tennessee program is the largest?
- South College in Knoxville, with 176 graduates in 2024, followed by The University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis (61).
- Are Tennessee programs mostly public?
- 4 public, 3 private nonprofit, 1 private for-profit of the 8 schools.
- What does a Physical Therapist earn in Tennessee?
- Typical Physical Therapist pay in Tennessee is $100,140 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $102,760 nationally.