by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 13 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Physical Therapy Assistant Associate Degree Schools in Illinois ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 253 associate degrees in physical therapy assistant to qualified students.
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The physical therapy assistant associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality physical therapy assistant program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we include a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for physical therapy assistant students working on their associate degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Physical Therapy Assistant Associate Degree Schools in Illinois ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in physical therapy assistant.
Fox College is a good option for individuals pursuing an associate degree in physical therapy assistant. Fox College is a small private for-profit college located in the large suburb of Tinley Park.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Fox College
College of DuPage is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in physical therapy assistant. Located in the suburb of Glen Ellyn, COD is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from College of DuPage
Oakton Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in physical therapy assistant. Located in the small city of Des Plaines, Oakton Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Oakton Community College
William Rainey Harper College is a wonderful choice for individuals interested in an associate degree in physical therapy assistant. Located in the large suburb of Palatine, Harper College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from William Rainey Harper College
ECC is a medium-sized public college located in the medium-sized city of Elgin.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Elgin Community College
ICC is a moderately-sized public college located in the suburb of East Peoria.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Illinois Central College
Lake Land College is a small public college located in the rural area of Mattoon.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Lake Land College
Malcolm X College is a moderately-sized public college located in the city of Chicago.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from City Colleges of Chicago - Malcolm X College
Located in the suburb of Cicero, Morton College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Morton College
Located in the distant town of Carbondale, SIUC is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Southern Illinois University Carbondale
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Physical Therapy Assistant is one of 14 different types of Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 139 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 100 |
| Anesthesiologist Assistant | 9 |
| Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) | 5 |