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Physical Therapy Assistant in Illinois

Physical Therapy Assistant Schools in Illinois

In 2022-2023, 253 students earned their Physical Therapy Assistant degrees in IL.

In this state, Physical Therapy Assistant is the 90th most popular major out of a total 904 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physical Therapy Assistant Majors in Illinois

Physical Therapy Assistant majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 253

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a physical therapy assistant major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of physical therapy assistant majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.3%
  • Black or African American: 5.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.8%
  • White: 62.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 5.1%
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Jobs for Physical Therapy Assistant Grads in Illinois

There are 4,470 people in the state and 94,250 people in the nation working in physical therapy assistant jobs.

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Wages for Physical Therapy Assistant Jobs in Illinois

In this state, physical therapy assistant grads earn an average of $58,060. Nationwide, they make an average of $57,750.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer physical therapy assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Fox College

Tinley Park
60 Degrees in Major Awarded
404 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 92% of students get financical aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $12,783.

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33 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,813 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 43% of the teachers are full time.

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#3

Morton College

Cicero
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,618 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,253. 43% of the teachers are full time.

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25 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,882 Total Students

30% of the teachers are full time. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,604.

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23 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,906 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 34%. This public school has an average net price of $6,800. 55% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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21 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,743 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,495. 59% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

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21 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,273 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,329. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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21 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.40 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

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19 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,199 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $6,260. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 84% of students receive it. 31% of the teachers are full time.

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#10

Oakton Community College

Des Plaines
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,313 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 65% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $6,456.

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Physical Therapy Assistant Careers in IL

Some of the careers physical therapy assistant majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Physical Therapist Assistants 20% $59,480

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to physical therapy assistant.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Medical/Clinical Assistant 154
Occupational Therapist Assistant 154
Pathology/Pathologist Assistant 29
Anesthesiologist Assistant 19
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT) 16

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