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2026 Best Physical Therapy/Therapist Schools in Nebraska

3 Colleges in the United States
171 Physical Therapy/Therapist Degrees Awarded
$68,684 Avg Early-Career Salary

Physical Therapy/Therapist is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their physical therapy/therapist programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools to find the best for physical therapy/therapist students.

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Best Schools for Physical Therapy/Therapist in Nebraska

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the physical therapy/therapist degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Physical Therapy/Therapist

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University Of Nebraska Medical Center is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in physical therapy/therapist. Located in the city of Omaha, University Of Nebraska Medical Center is a mid-sized public university. There were roughly 62 physical therapy/therapist students who graduated with this degree at University Of Nebraska Medical Center in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, physical therapy/therapist degree recipients from University Of Nebraska Medical Center generally make around $74,591. Typical student debt for the program is $20,905. Read more about the physical therapy/therapist program at University Of Nebraska Medical Center

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Creighton University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in physical therapy/therapist, landing the #2 spot this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Omaha. Creighton University graduates 83% of students within six years. Creighton University awarded about 81 physical therapy/therapist degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their physical therapy/therapist degree from Creighton University earn around $72,111 in the first couple years of their career. Creighton University graduates carry a median of $25,831 in student loans. More information about a degree in physical therapy/therapist from Creighton University

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College Of Saint Mary is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in physical therapy/therapist, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Omaha, College Of Saint Mary is a small private not-for-profit institution. About 60% of students finish within six years. About 28 physical therapy/therapist degrees were awarded at College Of Saint Mary in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, physical therapy/therapist degree recipients from College Of Saint Mary generally make around $59,350. College Of Saint Mary graduates carry a median of $28,000 in student loans. Read more about the physical therapy/therapist program at College Of Saint Mary

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 3 schools evaluated.

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