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Physical Therapy Technician Schools in Illinois

349 students earned Physical Therapy Assistant degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

A Physical Therapy Technician major is the 23rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Physical Therapy Technician Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 348
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1

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: 2.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.2%
  • White: 69.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 2.3%
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Jobs for Physical Therapy Technician 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 Technician 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

Bedford Park
60 Degrees in Major Awarded
404 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,756 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 6.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,813 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 62% of students receive it. In their early career, ICC grads earn an average salary of $27,809. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,087.

#3

Morton College

Cicero
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,618 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 37% are considered full time. 80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,504.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,882 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 50% get financial aid. 28% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,906 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,995. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 62% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 29%.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,743 Total Students

51% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $29,798 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 48% of students receive it.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,273 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 39% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.40%. 86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,852 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending SIUC will pay a net price of $16,285.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,199 Total Students

33% of the teachers are full time. 76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $7,184.

#10

Oakton Community College

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

26% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The student loan default rate is 2.40% which is lower than average.

Physical Therapy Technician 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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