Illinois Central 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 Illinois Central College. Page updated: July 1st, 2025

Illinois Central College PTA Program Overview

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program at Illinois Central College (ICC), located in East Peoria, is a well-established and highly respected Associate in Applied Science degree. This rigorous two-year program consists of 70.5 credit hours over six semesters for full-time students, with part-time options available through individualized academic planning. Tuition and fees are estimated at $11,280 for the 2024-25 academic year, making it an affordable pathway compared to doctorate-level programs.
Students benefit from small class sizes—averaging just 24 per class—which fosters personalized instruction and support. The curriculum features hands-on learning in state-of-the-art labs alongside three full-time clinical rotations across diverse local settings such as outpatient clinics, rehabilitation centers, schools like Peoria Public Schools, and major healthcare providers including OSF Healthcare.

Graduates are eligible to sit for the national licensure exam required for PTA practice in Illinois. ICC boasts strong outcomes: recent graduation rates average 76%, employment rates reach 100% among survey respondents, and ultimate exam pass rates approach 89%. Faculty include experienced adjunct instructors actively practicing throughout Central Illinois.

ICC’s PTA program was one of the first accredited programs nationwide (since 1971 by CAPTE—the gold standard accrediting body) and continues its tradition of excellence today. Students also have access to hundreds of scholarships unique to ICC as well as robust career services that connect them directly with local employers in the thriving Greater Peoria medical community.

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PTA Program Contact and Outcomes

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

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