Georgia · Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

Best colleges for Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions in Georgia

Ranked by graduate earnings

Brenau University, Georgia State University and Augusta University award the most Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions degrees and certificates in Georgia: 103, 91 and 80 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 14 Georgia colleges offer Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions and award 540 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions program prepares students for careers in various health-related fields focused on improving the quality of life for individuals through therapeutic interventions. This program is ideal for…

Institutions
14
offering CIP 51.23
States offered
51
with a program page
Degrees / yr
540
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
$28,360
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
1
College Scorecard
Median net price
$21,115
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
54%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Physical Therapists
$103,240
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top institution, ranked by graduate earnings

Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Georgia Southern University
Statesboro Public · Bachelor's degree
$28,3605855%—$24,700

Colleges awarding the most Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions degrees in Georgia

Top 10 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1Brenau University
Gainesville Private not-for-profit
103Not reported
2Georgia State University
Atlanta Public
91Not reported
3Augusta University
Augusta Public
80Not reported
4Georgia Southern University
Statesboro Public
58$28,360
5Emory University
Atlanta Private not-for-profit
52Not reported
6Mercer University
Macon Private not-for-profit
43Not reported
7University of North Georgia
Dahlonega Public
34Not reported
8Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw Public
23Not reported
9Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville Public
13Not reported
10Fort Valley State University
Fort Valley Public
6Not reported
Show the other 4 Georgia colleges offering Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
InstitutionCityControlGraduates / yr
Middle Georgia State UniversityMaconPublic25
Central Georgia Technical CollegeWarner RobinsPublic5
University of GeorgiaAthensPublic4
Piedmont UniversityDemorestPrivate not-for-profit3

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Physical Therapists (SOC 29-1123).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+10.9%
Much faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~13,200
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$101,020
typically Doctoral or professional degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningSpeakingMonitoringWriting

What Physical Therapists earn in Georgia

Jobs in Georgia
6,780
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$103,240
median $102,700
Best-paying metro
$104,750
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Related careers

Physical Therapists
$103,240 avg · 6,780 jobs
Occupational Therapists
$101,460 avg · 3,650 jobs
Therapists, All Other
$68,560 avg · 970 jobs
Rehabilitation Counselors
$57,030 avg · 740 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions programs in Georgia.

Which Georgia colleges award the most Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions degrees?+

Brenau University (103 graduates a year), Georgia State University (91 graduates a year) and Augusta University (80 graduates a year) award the most Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions degrees and certificates in Georgia, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 14 Georgia colleges offer Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.

Which Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions program in Georgia has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, Georgia Southern University tops the list at $28,360. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Physical Therapists earn in Georgia?+

The average annual wage for Physical Therapists in Georgia is $103,240 (median $102,700), across about 6,780 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions program?+

The Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions program prepares students for careers in various health-related fields focused on improving the quality of life for individuals through therapeutic interventions. This program is ideal for…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, critical thinking, active listening, speaking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Physical Therapists?+

The national job outlook is about +10.9% growth with around 13,200 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Doctoral or professional degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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