Physical Therapy Programs in Illinois: 11 Colleges and Schools
11 Illinois schools reported physical therapy completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 314 students: 4 public, 7 private nonprofit, grouped below by city.
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Illinois · CIP 51.2308
11 schools in Illinois graduated 314 Physical Therapists in 2024, out of 293 schools nationally. By type: 4 public, 7 private nonprofit. Credentials offered: doctorate (9), bachelor's (2).
The largest program is Northwestern University in Evanston with 87 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 11 Illinois schools
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Largest programs in Illinois
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northwestern University | Evanston | 87 |
| 2 | University of Illinois Chicago | Chicago | 57 |
| 3 | Midwestern University-Downers Grove | Downers Grove | 46 |
| 4 | Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science | North Chicago | 44 |
| 5 | Governors State University | University Park | 29 |
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All programs in Illinois by city
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago · 3 schools | ||||
| University of Illinois Chicago | Public | doctorate | 57 | Website ↗ |
| Chicago State University | Public | bachelor's | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Loyola University Chicago | Private nonprofit | bachelor's | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Dekalb · 1 school | ||||
| Northern Illinois University | Public | doctorate | 24 | Website ↗ |
| Downers Grove · 1 school | ||||
| Midwestern University-Downers Grove | Private nonprofit | doctorate | 46 | Website ↗ |
| Evanston · 1 school | ||||
| Northwestern University | Private nonprofit | doctorate | 87 | Website ↗ |
| Naperville · 1 school | ||||
| North Central College | Private nonprofit | doctorate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| North Chicago · 1 school | ||||
| Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science | Private nonprofit | doctorate | 44 | Website ↗ |
| Peoria · 1 school | ||||
| Bradley University | Private nonprofit | doctorate | 27 | Website ↗ |
| Romeoville · 1 school | ||||
| Lewis University | Private nonprofit | doctorate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| University Park · 1 school | ||||
| Governors State University | Public | doctorate | 29 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 11 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 11 | 314 | this page |
| Missouri | 8 | 518 | Programs in Missouri → |
| Iowa | 7 | 186 | Programs in Iowa → |
| Indiana | 7 | 211 | Programs in Indiana → |
| Wisconsin | 7 | 298 | Programs in Wisconsin → |
| Kentucky | 4 | 160 | Programs in Kentucky → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about Physical Therapist programs in Illinois
- How many Physical Therapist programs are in Illinois?
- 11 colleges and schools reported physical therapy completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 314 students.
- Which Illinois program is the largest?
- Northwestern University in Evanston, with 87 graduates in 2024, followed by University of Illinois Chicago in Chicago (57).
- Are Illinois programs mostly public?
- 4 public, 7 private nonprofit of the 11 schools.
- What does a Physical Therapist earn in Illinois?
- Typical Physical Therapist pay in Illinois is $105,250 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $102,760 nationally.