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Physical Therapy Assistant in Illinois

Physical Therapy Assistant Schools in Illinois

295 Physical Therapy Assistant students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

As a degree choice, Physical Therapy Assistant is the 23rd most popular major in the state.

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 295

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: 9.2%
  • Black or African American: 4.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 23.1%
  • White: 58.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 4.1%
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Jobs for Physical Therapy Assistant Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 4,470 people employed in jobs related to a physical therapy assistant degree, compared to 94,250 nationwide.

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Wages for Physical Therapy Assistant Jobs in Illinois

Physical Therapy Assistant grads earn an average of $58,060 in the state and $57,750 nationwide.

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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
308 Total Students

The 1.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, Fox College grads earn an average salary of $35,091. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,385 Total Students

75% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 39% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $29,273 after graduation.

#3

Morton College

Cicero
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,850 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,250 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 39% are considered full time.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,050 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 28% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 53% get financial aid.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,213 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.40%. Of all the students who attend this school, 51% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 27%.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,736 Total Students

49% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,046. In their early career, BHC grads earn an average salary of $31,259.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,551 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,742 a year. A typical student attending Malcolm X College will pay a net price of $4,140.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
11,266 Total Students

82% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,805 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,015 Total Students

72% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 29%. The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#10

Oakton Community College

Des Plaines
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,433 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 52% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,277. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 25% are considered full time.

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 1,417
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT) 793
Occupational Therapist Assistant 154
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 107
Other Allied Health Services 21
Anesthesiologist Assistant 20
Medical Laboratory Assistant 10

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