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Physical Therapy Schools in Illinois

331 Physical Therapy students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Physical Therapy is the 14th most popular major in the state out of a total 144 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physical Therapy Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 305
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 305
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 305
Bachelor’s Degree 23
Master’s Degree 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 12.7%
  • Black or African American: 3.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.6%
  • White: 71.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for Physical Therapy Grads in Illinois

20,820 people in the state and 428,080 in the nation are employed in jobs related to physical therapy.

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Wages for Physical Therapy Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a physical therapy grad in the state is $90,690, compared to a typical salary of $88,880 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Illinois that offer physical therapy degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

90 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 66% of students receive it. An average student at Northwestern will pay a net price of $23,279.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $49,099 after graduation. A typical student attending UIC will pay a net price of $13,214.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,099 Total Students

65% of the teachers are full time. The 1.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,980 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.70% which is lower than average. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. It takes the average student 4.60 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,408 a year.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
5,855 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. This private school has an average net price of $25,196. The full-time teacher rate is 66%.

#8

Governors State University

University Park
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,650 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 44% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,911 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.20%.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
18% Graduation Rate
2,644 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,382 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 8.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 100% of the teachers are full time.

Physical Therapy Careers in IL

Some of the careers physical therapy majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Physical Therapists 20% $88,970
Health Specialties Professors 14% $85,020

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Occupational Therapy 241
Art Therapy 93
Rehabilitation Science 85
Other Rehabilitation Professions 55
Orthotist/Prosthetist 48
Recreational Therapy 14
Animal-Assisted Therapy 12
Rehabilitation Counseling 10

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