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2027 Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Schools in Missouri

8 Colleges in the United States
464 Physical Therapy/Therapist Degrees Awarded
$71,093 Avg Early-Career Salary

Physical Therapy/Therapist programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 8 schools to find the best for physical therapy/therapist students.

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Best Schools for Physical Therapy/Therapist in Missouri

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the physical therapy/therapist degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Physical Therapy/Therapist

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Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO

Leading the list is Rockhurst University, our #1 school for physical therapy/therapist. Located in the city of Kansas City, Rockhurst University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 40 physical therapy/therapist students who graduated with this degree at Rockhurst University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their physical therapy/therapist degree from Rockhurst University earn around $71,272 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,111 to complete this degree. Get the full physical therapy/therapist details for Rockhurst University

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A rank of #2 makes Washington University In St Louis one of the top schools for physical therapy/therapist. Set in the suburb of St. Louis, Washington University In St Louis is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 94% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 84 physical therapy/therapist students who graduated with this degree at Washington University In St Louis in the most recent data year. Graduates of the physical therapy/therapist program make about $72,074 in their early career. Washington University In St Louis graduates carry a median of $17,553 in student loans. More information about a degree in physical therapy/therapist from Washington University In St Louis

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A rank of #3 makes Saint Louis University Main Campus one of the top schools for physical therapy/therapist. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Saint Louis. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. There were roughly 77 physical therapy/therapist students who graduated with this degree at Saint Louis University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Physical Therapy/therapist graduates of Saint Louis University Main Campus earn a median of $67,636 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,687. Get the full physical therapy/therapist details for Saint Louis University Main Campus

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A T Still University Of Health Sciences came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best physical therapy/therapist schools. Located in the town of Kirksville, A T Still University Of Health Sciences is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. A T Still University Of Health Sciences awarded about 77 physical therapy/therapist degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the physical therapy/therapist program make about $78,943 in their early career. Read more about the physical therapy/therapist program at A T Still University Of Health Sciences

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University Of Missouri Columbia is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in physical therapy/therapist, landing the #5 spot this year. University Of Missouri Columbia is a very large public school located in the city of Columbia. About 75% of students finish within six years. University Of Missouri Columbia awarded about 58 physical therapy/therapist degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the physical therapy/therapist program make about $69,385 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,818 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in physical therapy/therapist from University Of Missouri Columbia

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Missouri State University Springfield ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best physical therapy/therapist schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Springfield. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. Missouri State University Springfield awarded about 38 physical therapy/therapist degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, physical therapy/therapist degree recipients from Missouri State University Springfield generally make around $69,907. Missouri State University Springfield graduates carry a median of $24,408 in student loans. See the full physical therapy/therapist program report for Missouri State University Springfield

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Maryville University Of Saint Louis came in at #7 for physical therapy/therapist this year. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, Maryville University Of Saint Louis is a large private not-for-profit university. Maryville University Of Saint Louis graduates 66% of students within six years. About 34 physical therapy/therapist degrees were awarded at Maryville University Of Saint Louis in the most recent year. Students who receive their physical therapy/therapist degree from Maryville University Of Saint Louis earn around $68,177 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,499 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in physical therapy/therapist from Maryville University Of Saint Louis

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Southwest Baptist University landed the #8 spot for physical therapy/therapist this year. Located in the town of Bolivar, Southwest Baptist University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 56 physical therapy/therapist degrees were awarded at Southwest Baptist University in the most recent year. Physical Therapy/therapist graduates of Southwest Baptist University earn a median of $71,351 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,436. Read more about the physical therapy/therapist program at Southwest Baptist University

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 8 schools evaluated.

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