5 Physical Therapy colleges in Georgia with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $53,436.
Top Physical Therapy graduates on this list earn over $68,726—and these schools actually serve the students who need them most. With mobility scores at the 60th percentile or above, these 5 programs deliver both access and results.
University Of Georgia leads the rankings, producing Physical Therapy graduates earning $68,726 while maintaining a 95th percentile mobility score. At $53,436 in average earnings across this list, these programs prove that schools serving low-income students can compete on outcomes.
Valdosta State University serves 51% Pell Grant recipients—students from families earning under $60,000—while still producing graduates earning $49,361. However, debt burdens vary widely: Augusta University delivers an excellent 8% payment burden while others reach 34%, making affordability as important as access.
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of GeorgiaPublic | $68,726 | $18,500 | Good | $20,855 | Challenging | 95th percentile mobility |
| #2 | $53,236 | $23,250 | Good | $16,000 | Manageable | 95th percentile mobility | |
| #3 | $49,361 | $24,779 | High | $19,136 | Challenging | 83th percentile mobility | |
| #4 | Augusta UniversityPublic | $48,472 | $20,500 | Excellent | $15,568 | Good | 85th percentile mobility |
| #5 | Georgia State UniversityPublic | $47,384 | $20,903 | Excellent | $14,837 | Good | 98th percentile mobility |
Our social mobility rankings answer: "Which schools deliver the best outcomes for students from low-income backgrounds?"
This is not simply "which schools admit the most low-income students" — it's which schools both serve low-income students and deliver strong earnings outcomes.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
