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2026 Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Schools in Ohio

11 Colleges in the United States
456 Physical Therapy/Therapist Degrees Awarded
$69,911 Avg Early-Career Salary

Physical Therapy/Therapist is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 12 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for physical therapy/therapist students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Physical Therapy/Therapist in Ohio

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall physical therapy/therapist education in Ohio.

Top Schools in Physical Therapy/Therapist

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Our analysis ranked University Of Dayton the best school in the country for a degree in physical therapy/therapist. Set in the city of Dayton, University Of Dayton is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. There were roughly 34 physical therapy/therapist students who graduated with this degree at University Of Dayton in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, physical therapy/therapist degree recipients from University Of Dayton generally make around $71,505. University Of Dayton graduates carry a median of $25,033 in student loans. More information about a degree in physical therapy/therapist from University Of Dayton

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A rank of #2 makes Ohio State University Main Campus one of the top schools for physical therapy/therapist. Located in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public university. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 45 physical therapy/therapist students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the physical therapy/therapist program make about $70,332 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $22,053 to complete this degree. Get the full physical therapy/therapist details for Ohio State University Main Campus

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University Of Cincinnati Main Campus came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best physical therapy/therapist schools. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Cincinnati. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus awarded about 38 physical therapy/therapist degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the physical therapy/therapist program make about $70,824 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,530 to complete this degree. See the full physical therapy/therapist program report for University Of Cincinnati Main Campus

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University Of Mount Union came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best physical therapy/therapist schools. University Of Mount Union is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Alliance. About 59% of students finish within six years. About 29 physical therapy/therapist degrees were awarded at University Of Mount Union in the most recent year. Graduates of the physical therapy/therapist program make about $68,556 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,988. See the full physical therapy/therapist program report for University Of Mount Union

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Ohio University Main Campus is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in physical therapy/therapist, landing the #5 spot this year. Ohio University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of Athens. Ohio University Main Campus graduates 65% of students within six years. There were roughly 46 physical therapy/therapist students who graduated with this degree at Ohio University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the physical therapy/therapist program make about $75,234 in their early career. Ohio University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $24,546 in student loans. See the full physical therapy/therapist program report for Ohio University Main Campus

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University Of Toledo placed #6 among the best physical therapy/therapist schools. University Of Toledo is a large public school located in the city of Toledo. University Of Toledo graduates 58% of students within six years. There were roughly 27 physical therapy/therapist students who graduated with this degree at University Of Toledo in the most recent data year. Physical Therapy/therapist graduates of University Of Toledo earn a median of $55,685 early in their careers. University Of Toledo graduates carry a median of $24,875 in student loans. Get the full physical therapy/therapist details for University Of Toledo

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The University Of Findlay landed the #7 spot for physical therapy/therapist this year. Set in the town of Findlay, The University Of Findlay is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. About 92 physical therapy/therapist degrees were awarded at The University Of Findlay in the most recent year. Physical Therapy/therapist graduates of The University Of Findlay earn a median of $76,841 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,759 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in physical therapy/therapist from The University Of Findlay

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Walsh University
North Canton, OH

Walsh University earned the #8 position for physical therapy/therapist this year. Set in the suburb of North Canton, Walsh University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Walsh University graduates 58% of students within six years. Walsh University awarded about 37 physical therapy/therapist degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the physical therapy/therapist program make about $69,911 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $28,064. Get the full physical therapy/therapist details for Walsh University

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College Of Mount St Joseph came in at #9 for physical therapy/therapist this year. College Of Mount St Joseph is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Cincinnati. About 56% of students finish within six years. About 31 physical therapy/therapist degrees were awarded at College Of Mount St Joseph in the most recent year. Students who receive their physical therapy/therapist degree from College Of Mount St Joseph earn around $72,613 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $28,273. See the full physical therapy/therapist program report for College Of Mount St Joseph

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Youngstown State University placed #10 among the best physical therapy/therapist schools. This large public university is located in the city of Youngstown. Youngstown State University graduates 50% of students within six years. Youngstown State University awarded about 43 physical therapy/therapist degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their physical therapy/therapist degree from Youngstown State University earn around $71,371 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,373 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in physical therapy/therapist from Youngstown State University

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Cleveland State University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best physical therapy/therapist schools. Set in the city of Cleveland, Cleveland State University is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 51%. There were roughly 34 physical therapy/therapist students who graduated with this degree at Cleveland State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, physical therapy/therapist degree recipients from Cleveland State University generally make around $66,152. Students borrow a median of $26,336 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in physical therapy/therapist from Cleveland State University

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 12 schools evaluated.

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