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2025 Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Schools in the Plains States Region

24 Colleges in the Plains States Region
1,484 Physical Therapy Degrees Awarded
Ranked #55 in popularity, physical therapy/therapist is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 24 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,484 degrees in physical therapy/therapist to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Physical Therapy/Therapist School

Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Schools in the Plains States Region The physical therapy program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Physical Therapy/Therapist rankings. For our Best Overall Physical Therapy/Therapist School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Physical Therapy/Therapist Rankings by Degree Level

Doctor's Degrees in Physical Therapy

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 Schools in the Plains States Region. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Physical Therapy/Therapist in the Plains States Region

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the physical therapy degree levels they offer.

10 Top Plains States Region Schools in Physical Therapy

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In NE
76 Physical Therapy Degrees Awarded

Every student who is interested in physical therapy/therapist has to check out Creighton University. Located in the large city of Omaha, Creighton is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #128 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Creighton is a great university overall.

There were roughly 76 physical therapy/therapist students who graduated with this degree at Creighton in the most recent year we have data available.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In MN
16.7% Growth in Graduates

Mayo Clinic School of Medicine is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a degree in physical therapy/therapist. Located in the midsize city of Rochester, Mayo Clinic School of Medicine is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

There were roughly 30 physical therapy/therapist students who graduated with this degree at Mayo Clinic School of Medicine in the most recent data year.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In MN
54 Physical Therapy Degrees Awarded

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in physical therapy/therapist. UMN Twin Cities is a very large public university located in the city of Minneapolis. A Best Colleges rank of #45 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UMN Twin Cities is a great university overall.

There were approximately 54 physical therapy/therapist students who graduated with this degree at UMN Twin Cities in the most recent year we have data available.

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Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In MO
79 Physical Therapy Degrees Awarded

It's hard to beat Saint Louis University if you wish to pursue a degree in physical therapy/therapist. Located in the large city of Saint Louis, SLU is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #243 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means SLU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 79 physical therapy/therapist students who graduated with this degree at SLU in the most recent year we have data available.

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University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In IA
44 Physical Therapy Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #80 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Iowa is a great university overall.

There were roughly 44 physical therapy/therapist students who graduated with this degree at Iowa in the most recent data year.

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University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In KS
58 Physical Therapy Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Lawrence, KU is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #192 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means KU is a great university overall.

There were about 58 physical therapy/therapist students who graduated with this degree at KU in the most recent data year.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In ND
52 Physical Therapy Degrees Awarded

UND is a fairly large public university located in the city of Grand Forks. A Best Colleges rank of #335 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UND is a great university overall.

There were roughly 52 physical therapy/therapist students who graduated with this degree at UND in the most recent year we have data available.

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Saint Mary is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large city of Omaha. A Best Colleges rank of #447 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Saint Mary is a great college overall.More information about a degree in physical therapy/therapist from College of Saint Mary

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MN
173 Physical Therapy Degrees Awarded

St. Scholastica is a small private not-for-profit college located in the small city of Duluth. A Best Colleges rank of #494 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means St. Scholastica is a great college overall.

There were approximately 173 physical therapy/therapist students who graduated with this degree at St. Scholastica in the most recent year we have data available.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In NE
65 Physical Therapy Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Omaha, UNMC is a public university with a small student population.

There were approximately 65 physical therapy/therapist students who graduated with this degree at UNMC in the most recent year we have data available.

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Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Colleges by State

Explore the best physical therapy/therapist schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 742 307
Missouri 693 577
Iowa 648 190
Kansas 599 144
Nebraska 500 140
North Dakota 416 129
South Dakota 381 30

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Physical Therapy/Therapist is one of 16 different types of Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Physical Therapy

Related Major Annual Graduates
Occupational Therapy 969
Orthotist/Prosthetist 85
Music Therapy 62
Rehabilitation Science 47
Play Therapy 47
Art Therapy 35
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling 33
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy 20
Other Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions 11
Assistive/Augmentative Technology and Rehabilitation Engineering 1

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