Student physical therapist demographics and statistics in the US
Student physical therapist demographics research summary. Zippia estimates student physical therapist demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our student physical therapist estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about student physical therapists after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 103,076 student physical therapists currently employed in the United States.
- 62.6% of all student physical therapists are women, while 37.4% are men.
- The average student physical therapist age is 41 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of student physical therapists is White (72.0%), followed by Asian (12.0%), Hispanic or Latino (7.8%) and Black or African American (3.9%).
- In 2022, women earned 95% of what men earned.
- 12% of all student physical therapists are LGBT.
- Student physical therapists are 85% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to education companies.
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Student physical therapist demographics by:
Student physical therapist gender statistics
62.6% of student physical therapists are women and 37.4% of student physical therapists are men.
- Female, 62.6%
- Male, 37.4%
Student physical therapist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 62.6% |
| Male | 37.4% |
Student physical therapist gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$67,848
Female income
$64,485
Student physical therapist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in student physical therapist positions over time. Currently, 62.6% of student physical therapists are female.
Student physical therapist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 33.26% | 66.74% |
| 2011 | 29.46% | 70.54% |
| 2012 | 32.90% | 67.10% |
| 2013 | 29.99% | 70.01% |
| 2014 | 30.98% | 69.02% |
| 2015 | 30.74% | 69.26% |
| 2016 | 31.67% | 68.33% |
| 2017 | 34.84% | 65.16% |
| 2018 | 31.70% | 68.30% |
| 2019 | 32.85% | 67.15% |
| 2020 | 36.03% | 63.97% |
| 2021 | 37.38% | 62.62% |
Student physical therapist related jobs gender ratio
We compared student physical therapists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, flight surgeon and optometrist, owner have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Nurse Midwife | 2% | 98% |
| Perinatal Nurse | 3% | 97% |
| Therapeutic Dietitian | 3% | 97% |
| Student Physical Therapist | 37% | 63% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Student physical therapist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among student physical therapists is White, which makes up 72.0% of all student physical therapists. Comparatively, 12.0% of student physical therapists are Asian and 7.8% of student physical therapists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 72.0%
- Asian, 12.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.8%
- Black or African American, 3.9%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Student physical therapist race
| Student physical therapist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.0% |
| Asian | 12.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.8% |
| Black or African American | 3.9% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Student physical therapist race and ethnicity over time
See how student physical therapist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Student physical therapist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.35% | 3.83% | 10.16% | 5.90% |
| 2011 | 78.86% | 4.60% | 9.20% | 5.97% |
| 2012 | 76.14% | 5.01% | 10.77% | 6.33% |
| 2013 | 76.69% | 4.06% | 10.65% | 6.44% |
| 2014 | 76.86% | 4.58% | 10.20% | 6.29% |
| 2015 | 76.64% | 4.39% | 10.05% | 6.34% |
| 2016 | 76.51% | 4.63% | 10.71% | 6.53% |
| 2017 | 77.42% | 3.78% | 10.15% | 6.94% |
| 2018 | 76.50% | 3.69% | 11.18% | 6.71% |
| 2019 | 75.67% | 4.10% | 11.37% | 6.31% |
| 2020 | 74.15% | 4.05% | 10.97% | 7.51% |
| 2021 | 71.96% | 3.93% | 12.02% | 7.83% |
Student physical therapist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian student physical therapists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american student physical therapists have the lowest average salary at $65,571.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $67,062 |
| White | $67,406 |
| Black or African American | $65,571 |
| Asian | $71,051 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $68,270 |
Average student physical therapist age
See how the average age of student physical therapists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Student physical therapist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 38 | 40 |
| White | 40 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 44 | 38 |
| Asian | 41 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36.5 | 39 |
Student physical therapist age breakdown
The average age of student physical therapists is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the student physical therapist population.
Student physical therapist age breakdown
| Student Physical Therapist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Student physical therapist educational attainment
The most common degree for student physical therapists is bachelor's degree, with 76% of student physical therapists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 10% and doctoral degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 76%
- Doctorate, 10%
- Associate, 9%
- Master's, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Student physical therapists by degree level
| Student physical therapist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 76% |
| Doctorate | 10% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Student physical therapist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, student physical therapists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $78,633 annually. With a Doctorate degree, student physical therapists earn a median annual income of $76,623 compared to $74,249 for student physical therapists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $78,633 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $74,249 |
| Doctorate Degree | $76,623 |
Student physical therapist employment statistics
Most student physical therapists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where student physical therapists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where student physical therapists work.
Student physical therapist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 37% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Student physical therapist jobs by company type
Employees with the student physical therapist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most student physical therapists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Student physical therapist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 85% |
| Government | 2% |
Student physical therapist jobs by industry
The most common industries for student physical therapists are health care, education and non profits.
Student physical therapist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 77% |
| Education | 8% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Government | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Student physical therapist turnover and employment statistics
Student physical therapist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for student physical therapists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Student physical therapist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Student physical therapist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 0.98% |
| 2011 | 0.87% |
| 2012 | 1.18% |
| 2013 | 0.95% |
| 2014 | 0.81% |
| 2015 | 0.54% |
| 2016 | 0.64% |
| 2017 | 0.42% |
| 2018 | 0.50% |
| 2019 | 0.84% |
| 2020 | 1.69% |
| 2021 | 1.49% |
Average student physical therapist tenure
The average student physical therapist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 10,039 student physical therapists resumes in Zippia's database.
Student physical therapist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 92% |
| 1-2 years | 3% |
| 3-4 years | 1% |
| 5-7 years | 2% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 0% |
Student physical therapist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of student physical therapists that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatrician/Medical Doctor | 9.88% | 72,269 |
| Emergency Medicine, Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 63,558 |
| Student Physical Therapist | 11.89% | - |
| Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Director | 13.00% | 66,457 |
| Environmental Health Physician | 13.05% | 121,763 |
| Optometrist | 17.57% | 20,993 |
| Staff Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 72,711 |
Similar student physical therapist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatrician/Medical Doctor | 9.88% | 72,269 |
| Emergency Medicine, Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 63,558 |
| Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Director | 13.00% | 66,457 |
| Environmental Health Physician | 13.05% | 121,763 |
| Optometrist | 17.57% | 20,993 |
| Staff Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 72,711 |
Foreign languages spoken by student physical therapists
The most common foreign language among student physical therapists is Spanish at 52.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 6.9% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 5.1%.
- Spanish, 52.1%
- Russian, 6.9%
- Chinese, 5.1%
- Mandarin, 5.1%
- French, 4.6%
- Other, 26.2%
Student physical therapist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 52.1% |
| Russian | 6.9% |
| Chinese | 5.1% |
| Mandarin | 5.1% |
| French | 4.6% |
| Other | 26.2% |
