Physical Therapists in Tennessee

High-Demand Physical Therapy Career Offers Strong Growth and Excellent Salary Potential

National Median: $99,710 | Job Growth: 14% | Tennessee Colleges: 50

Physical Therapists Salary Progression

Entry Level: $75,000
Mid-Career: $99,710
Senior Level: $120,000
Top 10%: $130,000

Colleges in Tennessee

College	Type	Tuition	Median Earnings
Casa Loma College - Nashville	Private Nonprofit	—	$49,854
American Baptist College	Private Nonprofit	$13,604	$41,216
Arnolds Beauty School	Private For-Profit	—	$27,828
TCAT Athens	Public	—	$40,540
Austin Peay State University	Public	$9,006	$44,301
Baptist Health Sciences University	Private Nonprofit	$13,796	$72,529
Belmont University	Private Nonprofit	$42,540	$55,930
Bethel University	Private Nonprofit	$18,712	$47,482
Bryan College-Dayton	Private Nonprofit	$19,800	$54,434
Carson-Newman University	Private Nonprofit	$34,700	$48,382
Chattanooga State Community College	Public	$4,772	$37,598
Christian Brothers University	Private Nonprofit	$38,420	$57,478
Pentecostal Theological Seminary	Private Nonprofit	—	—
Austin's Beauty College Inc	Private For-Profit	—	—
Cleveland State Community College	Public	$4,762	$36,671
Columbia State Community College	Public	$5,296	$40,256
Concorde Career College-Memphis	Private For-Profit	—	$31,599
Cumberland University	Private Nonprofit	$27,840	$57,687
Lipscomb University	Private Nonprofit	$40,572	$55,541
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson	Public	—	$36,829
Dyersburg State Community College	Public	$4,758	$36,132
East Tennessee State University	Public	$10,472	$44,859
Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers	Private For-Profit	$12,709	$25,954
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton	Public	—	$35,069
The Hair Academy LLC	Private For-Profit	—	$22,193
Fisk University	Private Nonprofit	$25,858	$45,454
Welch College	Private Nonprofit	$21,400	$42,198
Freed-Hardeman University	Private Nonprofit	$25,620	$47,485
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman	Public	—	$31,591
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hartsville	Public	—	$40,469

Education Paths in Tennessee

Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) — 3 years (post-bachelor's), typical cost: $60,000-$150,000 (graduate)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for Physical Therapists in Tennessee?

The national median salary for Physical Therapists is $99,710. State-specific data may vary.

How many Physical Therapists jobs are in Tennessee?

Nationally, there are 259,320 Physical Therapists positions.

What colleges in Tennessee prepare you for a Physical Therapists career?

There are 50 colleges in Tennessee that can prepare you for this career. Explore each to see relevant programs.

Analysis based on U.S. Department of Education data. Not enrollment advice. Verify information with the institution directly.