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2024 Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Schools in the Plains States Region

27 Colleges in the Plains States Region
1,524 Physical Therapy Degrees Awarded
Ranked #55 in popularity, physical therapy/therapist is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 27 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for physical therapy/therapist students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 1,524 degrees in physical therapy/therapist to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings

Choosing a Great Physical Therapy/Therapist School

Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Schools in the Plains States Region The physical therapy program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Physical Therapy/Therapist rankings. For our Best Overall Physical Therapy/Therapist School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Physical Therapy/Therapist Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Physical Therapy
Doctor's Degrees in Physical Therapy

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 Schools in the Plains States Region. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Physical Therapy/Therapist in the Plains States Region

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the physical therapy degree levels they offer.

10 Top Plains States Region Schools in Physical Therapy

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MO
142 Physical Therapy Degrees Awarded

It is hard to beat A T Still University of Health Sciences if you want to pursue a degree in physical therapy/therapist. A T Still University of Health Sciences is a small private not-for-profit university located in the remote town of Kirksville.

There were approximately 142 physical therapy/therapist students who graduated with this degree at A T Still University of Health Sciences in the most recent data year.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In MO
82 Physical Therapy Degrees Awarded

Washington University in St Louis is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in physical therapy/therapist. WUSTL is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Saint Louis. A Best Colleges rank of #17 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means WUSTL is a great university overall.

There were roughly 82 physical therapy/therapist students who graduated with this degree at WUSTL in the most recent year we have data available.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In NE
79 Physical Therapy Degrees Awarded

Any student who is interested in physical therapy/therapist has to look into Creighton University. Located in the city of Omaha, Creighton is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #105 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Creighton is a great university overall.

There were roughly 79 physical therapy/therapist students who graduated with this degree at Creighton in the most recent year we have data available.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In MN

Mayo Clinic School of Medicine is a good choice for students pursuing a 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.

There were approximately 25 physical therapy/therapist students who graduated with this degree at Mayo Clinic School of Medicine in the most recent data year.

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5
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In ND
51 Physical Therapy Degrees Awarded

UND is a fairly large public university located in the city of Grand Forks. A Best Colleges rank of #218 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UND is a great university overall.

There were about 51 physical therapy/therapist students who graduated with this degree at UND in the most recent data year.

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University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In KS
64 Physical Therapy Degrees Awarded

Located in the small city of Lawrence, KU is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #141 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means KU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 64 physical therapy/therapist students who graduated with this degree at KU in the most recent year we have data available.

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7
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In MN
49 Physical Therapy Degrees Awarded

UMN Twin Cities is a very large public university located in the city of Minneapolis. A Best Colleges rank of #51 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UMN Twin Cities is a great university overall.

There were approximately 49 physical therapy/therapist students who graduated with this degree at UMN Twin Cities in the most recent data year.

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8
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MN
164 Physical Therapy Degrees Awarded

St. Scholastica is a small private not-for-profit college located in the small city of Duluth. A Best Colleges rank of #296 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means St. Scholastica is a great college overall.

There were about 164 physical therapy/therapist students who graduated with this degree at St. Scholastica in the most recent year we have data available.

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Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In MO
81 Physical Therapy Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Saint Louis, SLU is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #244 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means SLU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 81 physical therapy/therapist students who graduated with this degree at SLU in the most recent year we have data available.

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University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In IA
40 Physical Therapy Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #84 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Iowa is a great university overall.

There were about 40 physical therapy/therapist students who graduated with this degree at Iowa in the most recent data year.

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Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Colleges by State

Explore the best physical therapy/therapist schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 742 307
Missouri 693 577
Iowa 648 190
Kansas 599 144
Nebraska 500 140
North Dakota 416 129
South Dakota 381 30

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Physical Therapy/Therapist is one of 16 different types of Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Physical Therapy

Related Major Annual Graduates
Occupational Therapy 1,007
Orthotist/Prosthetist 91
Rehabilitation Science 64
Music Therapy 50
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling 43
Play Therapy 41
Art Therapy 18
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy 14
Other Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions 4

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