California has 18 accredited DPT programs. Physical therapists in California earn a median of $123,300, compared with $101,020 nationally.
| School | Degree | First-time pass rate | Total cost | Length | Beyond federal loans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California State University, Long Beach | DPT | 99% | $114,429 in-state $95k | 36 mo | $53k |
| California State University, Sacramento | DPT | 95% | $138,887 in-state $91k | 36 mo | $77k |
| California State University, Northridge | DPT | 95% | $141,555 in-state $95k | 30 mo | $80k |
| San Diego State University | DPT | 92% | $168,636 in-state $111k | 36 mo | $107k |
| California State University, Fresno | DPT | 89% | $121,544 in-state $79k | — | ≥ $22k |
| Mount Saint Mary's University | DPT | 89% | $157,152 | 33 mo | $96k |
| Chapman University | DPT | 89% | $169,893 | 31 mo | $108k |
| Loma Linda University | DPT | 87% | $114,000 | 36 mo | $53k |
| University of Southern California | DPT | 87% | $228,452 | 33 mo | $167k |
| University of CA / San Francisco State University | DPT | 86% | $154,514 | 36 mo | $93k |
| Azusa Pacific University | DPT | 84% | $136,965 | 36 mo | $75k |
| University of Southern California - Hybrid DPT Program | DPT | 81% | $232,815 | 32 mo | $171k |
| Samuel Merritt University | DPT | 81% | $150,500 | 32 mo | $89k |
| University of The Pacific | DPT | 79% | $165,065 | 25 mo | $104k |
| West Coast University | DPT | 78% | $126,563 | 36 mo | $65k |
| Western University of Health Sciences - California | DPT | 78% | $150,489 | 32 mo | $89k |
| University of St Augustine for Health Sciences - California | DPT | 77% | $136,568 | 28 mo | $75k |
| University of St Augustine for Health Sciences ONLINE FLEX EXPANSION PROGRAM in San Diego | DPT | 63% | $180,000 | 36 mo | $119k |