Best Occupational Therapy/Therapist colleges in Illinois 2025

Best Occupational Therapy/Therapist colleges in Illinois for 2025

Established in 1859, University of Illinois at Chicago is one of the largest schools in the area, with a diverse student body of ~35,000. UIC previously offered an MS in Occupational Therapy, but has transitioned to the on-campus Entry-level Occupational Therapy Doctorate.

There’s also a Post-professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy for “practice-scholars who specialize in advanced practice, education, applied research, leadership and management in occupational therapy.” For interdisciplinary students, UIC features joint degree PhD programs in Disability Studies and in Rehabilitation Sciences.

Lewis University
Romeoville, IL

Lewis University offers 1 Occupational Therapy/Therapist degree programs. It's a medium sized, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2023, 30 Occupational Therapy/Therapist students graduated with students earning 30 Master's degrees.

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McKendree University
Lebanon, IL

McKendree University offers 1 Occupational Therapy/Therapist degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb.

Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL

Elmhurst University offers 1 Occupational Therapy/Therapist degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2023, 23 Occupational Therapy/Therapist students graduated with students earning 23 Master's degrees.

Rush University
Chicago, IL

Rush University offers 2 Occupational Therapy/Therapist degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2023, 38 Occupational Therapy/Therapist students graduated with students earning 38 Doctoral degrees.

Governors State University
University Park, IL

Governors State University offers 2 Occupational Therapy/Therapist degree programs. It's a small, public, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2023, 25 Occupational Therapy/Therapist students graduated with students earning 25 Master's degrees.

North Central College
Naperville, IL

North Central College offers 1 Occupational Therapy/Therapist degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a midsize city. In 2023, 40 Occupational Therapy/Therapist students graduated with students earning 40 Master's degrees.

Chicago State University offers 1 Occupational Therapy/Therapist degree programs. It's a small, public, four-year university in a large city. In 2023, 19 Occupational Therapy/Therapist students graduated with students earning 19 Master's degrees.

Midwestern University-Downers Grove offers 1 Occupational Therapy/Therapist degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a small city. In 2023, 50 Occupational Therapy/Therapist students graduated with students earning 50 Doctoral degrees.

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List of all Occupational Therapy/Therapist colleges in Illinois

School Average Tuition Student Teacher Ratio Enrolled Students
University of Illinois Chicago Logo University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL
4/5
18 : 1 33,522
Lewis University Logo Lewis University Romeoville, IL
5/5
28 : 1 6,636
McKendree University Logo McKendree University Lebanon, IL
5/5
31 : 1 2,075
Elmhurst University Logo Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL
5/5
23 : 1 3,906
Rush University Logo Rush University Chicago, IL
5/5
12 : 1 2,782