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
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
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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Featured Physical Therapy/Therapist Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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