UIC’s OT and PT programs earn top ranks from U.S. News
U.S. News & World Report ranks AHS' graduate degree programs in occupational therapy and physical therapy among the best in the nation. The publication’s 2025 list of best graduate schools, released April 8, ranks OT third and PT 33rd in the United States.
The entry-level and post-professional doctoral programs in occupational therapy — sharing a third place rank with Colorado State, University of Pittsburgh and Washington University in St. Louis — have achieved a higher rank than any other graduate program at UIC.
"We are honored to, once again, be recognized among the top occupational therapy programs in the United States,” said OT department head Susan Magasi ’02 MS OT, ’06 PhD DS. “This recognition reflects the dedication of our students, alumni, staff and faculty. It is a testament to the strength of UIC OT’s Scholarship of Practice, which brings together research excellence, innovative teaching, meaningful community and clinical engagement and a deep commitment to student success. "
The doctoral program in physical therapy shares its spot inside the top 50 with Arcadia University, University of Wisconsin Madison and Virginia Commonwealth University.
“The DPT program continues to be well regarded and highly ranked on a national level,” said Ross Arena, head of PT. “This speaks to our continued excellence in education, scholarship, community outreach and patient care.”