McHenry County College

PTA Program Data

Below is complete information including curriculum, learning format, tuition and fees, student outcomes, accreditation, student reviews, and application deadlines for the Physical Therapist Assistant program at McHenry County College. Page updated: July 1st, 2025

McHenry County College PTA Program Overview

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program at McHenry County College (MCC) in Crystal Lake, Illinois, offers an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree designed to prepare students for rewarding careers in healthcare. The program requires 60 credit hours over approximately 64 weeks of full-time study and features a blend of classroom learning, hands-on labs, and three clinical internships in local healthcare settings. Students take courses ranging from anatomy and physiology to therapeutic exercise and patient care techniques.
MCC’s PTA program stands out due to its strong ties with area physical therapists who helped shape the curriculum based on the needs of McHenry County employers. This ensures graduates are well-prepared for jobs locally or throughout northern Illinois—a region known for robust healthcare opportunities.

Outcomes are impressive: recent classes achieved a 100% employment rate among licensed graduates, a graduation rate of 78%, and first-time licensure exam pass rates above national averages. In-district tuition is affordable—about $11,460 total—including all required fees.

Graduates can work under PT supervision in hospitals, rehab centers, schools, outpatient clinics, home health agencies or fitness facilities. MCC provides extensive job search support through resume workshops and networking with local professionals. With demand for PTAs projected to grow rapidly nationwide—and especially across suburban Chicago—MCC’s accredited PTA program is an excellent pathway into this high-growth field close to home.

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PTA Program Contact and Outcomes

Below is complete contact information for the PTA program director at McHenry County College as well as links to complete data on student outcomes and more information on the Physical Therapist Assistant program.

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