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Physical Therapy in Illinois

Physical Therapy Schools in Illinois

In 2022-2023, 342 students earned their Physical Therapy degrees in IL.

In this state, Physical Therapy is the 92nd most popular major out of a total 904 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) 340
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 340
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 340
Bachelor’s Degree 2

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: 13.2%
  • Black or African American: 5.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.5%
  • White: 62.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.9%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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Jobs for Physical Therapy Grads in Illinois

There are 20,820 people in the state and 428,080 people in the nation working in physical therapy jobs.

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Wages for Physical Therapy Jobs in Illinois

In this state, physical therapy grads earn an average of $90,690. Nationwide, they make an average of $88,880.

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

#1

Northwestern University

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

58% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate.

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#2

University of Illinois at Chicago

Chicago
58 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending UIC will pay a net price of $11,139. It takes the average student 4.51 years to graduate.

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#3

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science

North Chicago
55 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,099 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 67%.

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#4

Midwestern University - Downers Grove

Downers Grove
53 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,980 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 99%.

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#5

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. The full-time teacher rate is 50%. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#6

Northern Illinois University

Dekalb
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.60 years. This public school has an average net price of $13,484.

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#7

Bradley University

Peoria
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
5,855 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $23,005. The full-time teacher rate is 60%.

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#8

Governors State University

University Park
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
24% Graduation Rate
4,650 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending GSU will pay a net price of $9,833.

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#9

Chicago State University

Chicago
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
17% Graduation Rate
2,644 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $6,916. It takes the average student 4.97 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

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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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