Physical Therapy Programs in Iowa: 7 Colleges and Schools
7 Iowa schools reported physical therapy completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 186 students: 1 public, 6 private nonprofit, grouped below by city.
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Iowa · CIP 51.2308
7 schools in Iowa graduated 186 Physical Therapists in 2024, out of 293 schools nationally. By type: 1 public, 6 private nonprofit. Credentials offered: doctorate (7), certificate (1).
The largest program is Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center in West Des Moines with 48 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 7 Iowa schools
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Largest programs in Iowa
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center | West Des Moines | 48 |
| 2 | University of Iowa | Iowa City | 46 |
| 3 | Saint Ambrose University | Davenport | 36 |
| 4 | Briar Cliff University | Sioux City | 27 |
| 5 | Clarke University | Dubuque | 24 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Iowa by city
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport · 1 school | ||||
| Saint Ambrose University | Private nonprofit | certificate, doctorate | 36 | Website ↗ |
| Dubuque · 1 school | ||||
| Clarke University | Private nonprofit | doctorate | 24 | Website ↗ |
| Iowa City · 1 school | ||||
| University of Iowa | Public | doctorate | 46 | Website ↗ |
| Lamoni · 1 school | ||||
| Graceland University-Lamoni | Private nonprofit | doctorate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Sioux City · 1 school | ||||
| Briar Cliff University | Private nonprofit | doctorate | 27 | Website ↗ |
| Waterloo · 1 school | ||||
| Allen College | Private nonprofit | doctorate | 5 | Website ↗ |
| West Des Moines · 1 school | ||||
| Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center | Private nonprofit | doctorate | 48 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 7 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 7 | 186 | this page |
| Illinois | 11 | 314 | Programs in Illinois → |
| Missouri | 8 | 518 | Programs in Missouri → |
| Wisconsin | 7 | 298 | Programs in Wisconsin → |
| Minnesota | 5 | 290 | Programs in Minnesota → |
| Nebraska | 3 | 171 | Programs in Nebraska → |
| South Dakota | 2 | 32 | Programs in South Dakota → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about Physical Therapist programs in Iowa
- How many Physical Therapist programs are in Iowa?
- 7 colleges and schools reported physical therapy completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 186 students.
- Which Iowa program is the largest?
- Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center in West Des Moines, with 48 graduates in 2024, followed by University of Iowa in Iowa City (46).
- Are Iowa programs mostly public?
- 1 public, 6 private nonprofit of the 7 schools.
- What does a Physical Therapist earn in Iowa?
- Typical Physical Therapist pay in Iowa is $97,560 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $102,760 nationally.