by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 27 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,516 doctor's degrees in physical therapy/therapist to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The physical therapy doctor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality physical therapy program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we include a school's overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking which itself looks at a collection of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for physical therapy/therapist students working on their doctor's degree.
The physical therapy school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in physical therapy/therapist.
It's difficult to beat A T Still University of Health Sciences if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in physical therapy/therapist. A T Still University of Health Sciences is a small private not-for-profit university located in the town of Kirksville.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from A T Still University of Health Sciences
Washington University in St Louis is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in physical therapy/therapist. WUSTL is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Saint Louis.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from Washington University in St Louis
It is hard to beat Creighton University if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in physical therapy/therapist. Located in the city of Omaha, Creighton is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from Creighton University
Mayo Clinic School of Medicine is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in physical therapy/therapist. Located in the midsize city of Rochester, Mayo Clinic School of Medicine is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from Mayo Clinic School of Medicine
UND is a large public university located in the city of Grand Forks.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from University of North Dakota
Located in the small city of Lawrence, KU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from University of Kansas
UMN Twin Cities is a very large public university located in the large city of Minneapolis.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
St. Scholastica is a small private not-for-profit college located in the small city of Duluth.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from The College of Saint Scholastica
Located in the large city of Saint Louis, SLU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from Saint Louis University
Located in the small city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from University of Iowa
Explore the best physical therapy/therapist colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 199 | 307 |
| Iowa | 177 | 190 |
| Missouri | 175 | 576 |
| Kansas | 134 | 144 |
| Nebraska | 99 | 140 |
| North Dakota | 88 | 129 |
| South Dakota | 57 | 30 |
One of 16 majors within the Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions area of study, Physical Therapy/Therapist has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Occupational Therapy | 365 |
| Rehabilitation Science | 8 |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling | 1 |
| Other Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 1 |
