by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 24 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for doctor's degree seekers in the field of physical therapy/therapist. Combined, these schools handed out 1,504 doctor's degrees in physical therapy/therapist to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The physical therapy doctor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality physical therapy program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
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 consider a college's overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree 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/therapist students working on their doctor's degree.
The physical therapy school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in physical therapy/therapist.
It's difficult to beat Creighton University if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in physical therapy/therapist. Located in the large city of Omaha, Creighton is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from Creighton University
Mayo Clinic School of Medicine is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in physical therapy/therapist. Located in the medium-sized city of Rochester, Mayo Clinic School of Medicine is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from Mayo Clinic School of Medicine
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is a great choice for students pursuing a doctor's degree in physical therapy/therapist. UMN Twin Cities is a very large public university located in the large city of Minneapolis.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Every student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in physical therapy/therapist has to take a look at Saint Louis University. Located in the large city of Saint Louis, SLU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from Saint Louis University
Located in the small city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from University of Iowa
Located in the city of Lawrence, KU is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from University of Kansas
UND is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Grand Forks.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from University of North Dakota
Saint Mary is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Omaha.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from College of Saint Mary
St. Scholastica is a small private not-for-profit college located in the small city of Duluth.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from The College of Saint Scholastica
Located in the city of Omaha, UNMC is a public university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in physical therapy/therapist from University of Nebraska Medical Center
Explore the best physical therapy/therapist schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 199 | 307 |
| Iowa | 177 | 190 |
| Missouri | 175 | 576 |
| Kansas | 134 | 144 |
| Nebraska | 99 | 140 |
| North Dakota | 88 | 129 |
| South Dakota | 57 | 30 |
One of 16 majors within the Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions area of study, Physical Therapy/Therapist has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Occupational Therapy | 478 |
| Rehabilitation Science | 14 |
