by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in Illinois to review for the 2025 Best Animal-Assisted Therapy Schools in Illinois ranking.
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When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Animal-Assisted Therapy Schools in Illinois list to help you make the college decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the animal-assisted therapy degree levels they offer.
It's hard to beat Aurora University if you wish to pursue a degree in animal-assisted therapy. Located in the large suburb of Aurora, Aurora is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a degree in animal-assisted therapy from Aurora University
Explore all the Best Animal-Assisted Therapy Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 939 | 11 |
Animal-Assisted Therapy is one of 16 different types of Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | 422 |
| Occupational Therapy | 315 |
| Art Therapy | 104 |
| Rehabilitation Science | 81 |
| Other Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 53 |
| Orthotist/Prosthetist | 48 |
| Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy | 13 |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
