PTA programs in Illinois
We found 15 schools offering physical therapist assistant training in Illinois, with campuses in Moline, Chicago, Glen Ellyn, and Belleville and more. Physical therapist assistants in Illinois earn a median $65,240 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 15
- Public colleges
- 14
- Median pay in IL
- $65,240
- Cities with schools
- 10
15 physical therapist assistant schools
School results
City Colleges of Chicago - Malcolm X College
Chicago, IL · Public
- Physical therapist assistant
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +11
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Fox College
Tinley Park, IL · Private
- Physical therapist assistant
- Medical assistant
- Veterinary technician
- +1
Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL · Public
- Physical therapist assistant
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +21
Kankakee Community College
Kankakee, IL · Public
- Physical therapist assistant
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +15
Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, IL · Public
- Physical therapist assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +12
Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, IL · Public
- Physical therapist assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +26
William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL · Public
- Physical therapist assistant
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +20
PTA programs by city
- Chicago (7 within 30 mi)
- Aurora (6 within 30 mi)
- Joliet (4 within 30 mi)
- Elgin (5 within 30 mi)
- Waukegan (4 within 30 mi)
- Arlington Heights (7 within 30 mi)
- Orland Park (5 within 30 mi)
- Lombard (7 within 30 mi)
- Belleville (3 within 30 mi)
- McHenry (5 within 30 mi)
What physical therapist assistants earn in Illinois
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Physical therapist assistant salary in IllinoisHow to become a physical therapist assistant
- Median pay
- $65,240
- $31.37 an hour
- Typical range
- $41,600–$81,890
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in IL
- 4,890
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +23%
- 18,500 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
How many physical therapist assistant schools are in Illinois?
We list 15 schools in Illinois with physical therapist assistant programs: 14 public colleges and 1 private career school. Campuses are in Moline, Chicago, Glen Ellyn, Belleville, and Elgin.
Are there community college physical therapist assistant programs in Illinois?
Yes. 14 public colleges in Illinois offer physical therapist assistant. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.
How much does physical therapist assistant school cost in Illinois?
Among the 15 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $2,254 to $13,109. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.
How much do physical therapist assistants make in Illinois?
The median pay for physical therapist assistants in Illinois is $65,240 a year, and most earn between $41,600 and $81,890, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a physical therapist assistant school in Illinois?
Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.
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PTA programs in other states
- Texas (29)
- California (27)
- Florida (23)
- Ohio (20)
- New York (13)
- Maryland (11)
- North Carolina (10)
- Pennsylvania (10)
- Missouri (9)
- Oklahoma (9)
- Michigan (8)
- Mississippi (8)
- Tennessee (8)
- Virginia (8)
- Wisconsin (8)
- Alabama (7)