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Physical Therapy Technician Schools in Illinois

349 students earned Physical Therapy Assistant degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

A Physical Therapy Technician major is the 13th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Physical Therapy Technician Majors in Illinois

Physical Therapy Assistant majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 348
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a physical therapy assistant major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of physical therapy assistant majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.3%
  • Black or African American: 2.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.2%
  • White: 69.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 2.3%
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Jobs for Physical Therapy Technician Grads in Illinois

4,470 people in the state and 94,250 in the nation are employed in jobs related to physical therapy assistant.

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Wages for Physical Therapy Technician Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a physical therapy assistant grad in the state is $58,060, compared to a typical salary of $57,750 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer physical therapy assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Fox College

Bedford Park
60 Degrees in Major Awarded
404 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $14,435. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,813 Total Students

62% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $9,087. Graduates earn an average $27,809 after graduation.

#3

Morton College

Cicero
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,618 Total Students

A typical student attending Morton College will pay a net price of $7,504. The full-time teacher rate is 37%. In their early career, Morton College grads earn an average salary of $32,637.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,882 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 9.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 50% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,906 Total Students

29% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $6,995. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,858 after earning their degree at this institution.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,743 Total Students

In their early career, BHC grads earn an average salary of $29,798. 48% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 8.00% which is lower than average.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,273 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,274. The 9.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at SIUC. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,285. The 7.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,199 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time. The 7.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#10

Oakton Community College

Des Plaines
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,313 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 2.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,482 after earning their degree at this institution.

Physical Therapy Technician Careers in IL

Some of the careers physical therapy assistant majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Physical Therapist Assistants 20% $59,480

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to physical therapy assistant.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Medical/Clinical Assistant 154
Occupational Therapist Assistant 154
Pathology/Pathologist Assistant 29
Anesthesiologist Assistant 19
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT) 16

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