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2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid

32 Ranked Colleges
1,528 Degrees Awarded
$23,800 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

In 2019-2020, 13,134 people earned their degree in physical therapy/therapist, making the major the 59th most popular in the United States.

Across the Great Lakes region, there were 1,609 physical therapy/therapist graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 1,528 physical therapy/therapist graduates with average earnings and debt of $74,428 and $121,375 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking, we looked at 32 colleges that offer a degree in physical therapy/therapist. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great physical therapy/therapist programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the physical therapy/therapist program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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When choosing the right school for you, it’s important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we’ve created a number of major-specific rankings, including this “Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid” list to help you make the college decision.

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Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid

The colleges and universities below are the best for great lakes region doctor’s degree physical therapy students with aid.

Top 25 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Therapy/Therapist in the Great Lakes Region (With Aid)

#6 in overall quality

Out of the 32 schools in the Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse landed the #1 spot on the list. University of Wisconsin - La Crosse is a fairly large public school situated in La Crosse, Wisconsin. It awarded 43 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

UW - La Crosse also took the #6 spot in our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UW - La Crosse are $20,038, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Wisconsin - La Crosse Physical Therapy/Therapist Report

#4 in overall quality

Out of the 32 schools in the Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Illinois at Chicago landed the #2 spot on the list. UIC is located in Chicago, Illinois and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 57 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees to qualified students.

UIC also took the #4 spot in our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UIC are $27,036, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UIC Physical Therapy/Therapist Report

#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Wisconsin - Madison. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Madison, Wisconsin, this large public school handed out 37 degrees to qualified doctorate’s physical therapy students in 2019-2020.

UW - Madison not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UW - Madison are $25,523, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UW - Madison Physical Therapy/Therapist Report

#9 in overall quality

Out of the 32 schools in the Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis landed the #4 spot on the list. IUPUI is a public institution located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The school has a large population, and it awarded 38 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

IUPUI also took the #9 spot in our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at IUPUI are $26,013, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Physical Therapy/Therapist at IUPUI

#5

Governors State University

University Park, Illinois

Out of the 32 schools in the Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Governors State University landed the #5 spot on the list. GSU is located in University Park, Illinois and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 28 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Governors State University are $14,674, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Governors State University Physical Therapy/Therapist Report

#6

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, Michigan
#15 in overall quality

Oakland University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Rochester Hills, Michigan, this fairly large public school handed out 41 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s physical therapy students in 2019-2020.

Oakland not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Oakland are $24,648, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Physical Therapy/Therapist at Oakland University

#7

Indiana State University

Terre Haute, Indiana

Indiana State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Indiana State is a public institution located in Terre Haute, Indiana. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 28 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Indiana State University are $15,346, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Indiana State University Physical Therapy/Therapist Report

#8

Grand Valley State University

Allendale, Michigan
#12 in overall quality

Grand Valley State University landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This large school is located in Allendale, Michigan, and it awarded 59 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

GVSU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Grand Valley State University are $17,448.

Read full report on Physical Therapy/Therapist at Grand Valley State University

#9

Northern Illinois University

Dekalb, Illinois

Northern Illinois University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #9. Dekalb, Illinois is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s physical therapy degrees to 33 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Northern Illinois University are $11,086, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Physical Therapy/Therapist at Northern Illinois University

#10

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
#18 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee is a public institution located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The school has a large population, and it awarded 25 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UWM also made our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #18. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee are $25,295, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UWM Physical Therapy/Therapist Report

#11

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, Michigan
#20 in overall quality

Central Michigan University landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Central Michigan is a fairly large public school situated in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. It awarded 51 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Central Michigan, the school also landed the #20 spot in our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Central Michigan University are $19,359, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Physical Therapy/Therapist at Central Michigan University

University of Michigan - Flint landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Flint, Michigan, and it awarded 73 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Michigan - Flint are $18,202, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Physical Therapy/Therapist at University of Michigan - Flint

#13

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, Ohio

Youngstown State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #13. Youngstown State University is a fairly large public school situated in Youngstown, Ohio. It awarded 29 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Youngstown State University are $9,495, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Physical Therapy/Therapist at Youngstown State University

#14

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan
#25 in overall quality

Wayne State University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid list. Wayne State is a public institution located in Detroit, Michigan. The school has a large population, and it awarded 37 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Wayne State also took the #25 spot in our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Wayne State University are $37,215, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Physical Therapy/Therapist at Wayne State

#15

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois
#1 in overall quality

Northwestern University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #15. This large school is located in Evanston, Illinois, and it awarded 88 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our great lakes region doctor’s degree physical therapy students with aid list, Northwestern has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northwestern are $56,567, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Physical Therapy/Therapist at Northwestern

#16

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, Ohio

Cleveland State University ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid list. This fairly large school is located in Cleveland, Ohio, and it awarded 36 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Cleveland State University are $17,622, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Cleveland State University Physical Therapy/Therapist Report

#17

University of Indianapolis

Indianapolis, Indiana
#7 in overall quality

University of Indianapolis did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #17. This medium-sized school is located in Indianapolis, Indiana, and it awarded 47 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UIndy, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Indianapolis are $39,644, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Physical Therapy/Therapist at UIndy

#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #18, Ohio State University - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid list. Ohio State is a public institution located in Columbus, Ohio. The school has a large population, and it awarded 49 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Ohio State also made our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #11. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Ohio State University - Main Campus are $37,141.

Read more about Physical Therapy/Therapist at Ohio State University - Main Campus

#19

University of Toledo

Toledo, Ohio
#22 in overall quality

University of Toledo ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of Toledo is a fairly large school located in Toledo, Ohio that handed out 25 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Toledo also took the #22 spot in our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Toledo are $27,067.

Read more about Physical Therapy/Therapist at University of Toledo

#20

Walsh University

North Canton, Ohio

Walsh University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #20. Walsh University is a small school located in North Canton, Ohio that handed out 29 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Walsh University are $13,510, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Walsh University Physical Therapy/Therapist Report

#21

Carroll University

Waukesha, Wisconsin
#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #21, Carroll University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid list. Carroll University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Waukesha, Wisconsin. The school has a small population, and it awarded 77 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Carroll U, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Carroll University are $13,114, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Physical Therapy/Therapist at Carroll U

#22

Mount St. Joseph University

Cincinnati, Ohio

Mount St. Joseph University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #22. Mount St. Joe is a small school located in Cincinnati, Ohio that handed out 37 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Mount St. Joseph University are $13,787, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Mount St. Joseph University Physical Therapy/Therapist Report

#23

University of Mount Union

Alliance, Ohio

With a ranking of #23, University of Mount Union did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Alliance, Ohio, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 28 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s physical therapy students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Mount Union are $37,050, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Mount Union Physical Therapy/Therapist Report

#24

The University of Findlay

Findlay, Ohio
#10 in overall quality

The University of Findlay landed the #24 spot on the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Findlay is located in Findlay, Ohio and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 70 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Findlay, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Findlay are $17,407, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Findlay Physical Therapy/Therapist Report

#25

Andrews University

Berrien Springs, Michigan
#16 in overall quality

Andrews University landed the #25 spot on the 2022 Best Value Physical Therapy Schools for a Doctorate in the Great Lakes Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Andrews University is located in Berrien Springs, Michigan and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 54 doctorate’s physical therapy degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our great lakes region doctor’s degree physical therapy students with aid list, Andrews has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Andrews University are $28,910, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Physical Therapy/Therapist at Andrews

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References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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