Illinois programs
OT programs in Illinois
Compare 27 ACOTE-listed OT and OTA programs in Illinois, including degree path, accreditation status, delivery format, NBCOT-linked profile data, and local labor-market context.
27 programs16 OT programs11 OTA programs18 NBCOT-linked profiles
State snapshot
How Illinois looks for OT applicants
Start with program supply and outcome coverage, then use the filtered directory and ranking pages to compare individual schools.
Program list
Top visible Illinois program profiles
Programs are sorted by latest matched NBCOT pass rate first, then degree level and institution name. Open the full directory for every matching row and additional filters.
| Program | Location | Degree | NBCOT | Format and review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rush University Private Nonprofit | Chicago, IL | OT Doctorate | 100% | 1-24% distance Next review: 2026/2027 |
| Southern Illinois University Carbondale Public | Carbondale, IL | OT Doctorate | 100% | Format not listed Next review: 2031/2032 |
| Lewis University-Romeoville Private Nonprofit | Romeoville, IL | OT Masters | 100% | Campus-based Next review: 2027/2028 |
| Fox College Private Profit | Tinley Park, IL | OTA Associate | 93% | Campus-based Next review: 2033/2034 |
| Chicago State University Public | Chicago, IL | OT Masters | 92% | 1-24% distance Next review: 2032/2033 |
| McHenry County College Public | Crystal Lake, IL | OTA Associate | 92% | 1-24% distance Next review: 2031/2032 |
| Elmhurst University Private Nonprofit | Elmhurst, IL | OT Masters | 90% | 1-24% distance Next review: 2032/2033 |
| DePaul University Private Nonprofit | Chicago, IL | OT Masters | 89% | Format not listed Next review: 2030/2031 |
| Midwestern University-Downers Grove Campus Private Nonprofit | Downers Grove, IL | OT Doctorate | 88% | Campus-based Next review: 2026/2027 |
| North Central College Private Nonprofit | Naperville, IL | OT Masters | 82% | 25-49% distance Next review: 2026/2027 |
| Illinois Central College-Peoria Campus Public | Peoria, IL | OTA Associate | 78% | 1-24% distance Next review: 2027/2028 |
| Parkland College Public | Champaign, IL | OTA Associate | 78% | 1-24% distance Next review: 2032/2033 |
| Wright College Public | Chicago, IL | OTA Associate | 71% | Campus-based Next review: 2030/2031 |
| Lincoln Land Community College Public | Springfield, IL | OTA Associate | 70% | Campus-based Next review: 2027/2028 |
| Governors State University Public | University Park, IL | OT Masters | 67% | Campus-based Next review: 2028/2029 |
| South Suburban College of Cook County Public | South Holland, IL | OTA Associate | 67% | 1-24% distance Next review: 2027/2028 |
| Lewis & Clark Community College Public | Godfrey, IL | OTA Associate | 40% | 1-24% distance Next review: 2032/2033 |
| Shawnee Community College Public | Ullin, IL | OTA Associate | 0% | 1-24% distance Next review: 2027/2028 |
| Elmhurst University Private Nonprofit | Elmhurst, IL | OT Doctorate | Outcome not linked | Format not listed Next review: 2030/2031 |
| North Central College Private Nonprofit | Naperville, IL | OT Doctorate | Outcome not linked | Format not listed Next review: 2032/2033 |
| Quincy University Private Nonprofit | Quincy, IL | OT Doctorate | Outcome not linked | Format not listed Next review: 2027/2028 |
| University of Illinois Chicago Public | Chicago, IL | OT Doctorate | Outcome not linked | 1-24% distance Next review: 2031/2032 |
| Midwestern University-Downers Grove Campus Private Nonprofit | Downer's Grove, IL | OT Masters | Outcome not linked | Format not listed Next review: 2028/2029 |
| National Louis University Private Nonprofit | Chicago, IL | OT Masters | Outcome not linked | Format not listed Next review: 2029/2030 |
| Roosevelt University Private Nonprofit | Schaumburg, IL | OT Masters | Outcome not linked | Format not listed Next review: 2027/2028 |
Local markets
Metro context for the state
Metro wage and employment rows help applicants separate statewide reputation from local job conditions.
| Metro | Mean wage | Employment | Concentration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Metro rank #16; score 59.8 | $101,400 | 5,960 | 1.26 LQ; 1.32 per 1,000 jobs |
| Peoria, IL Metro rank #180; score 40.2 | $95,490 | 190 | 1.11 LQ; 1.16 per 1,000 jobs |
| Springfield, IL Metro rank #207; score 38.1 | $102,250 | 100 | 0.92 LQ; 0.96 per 1,000 jobs |
| Rockford, IL Metro rank #247; score 35.4 | $95,530 | 130 | 0.89 LQ; 0.93 per 1,000 jobs |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL Metro rank #269; score 33.4 | $87,710 | 120 | 1.05 LQ; 1.10 per 1,000 jobs |
| Bloomington, IL Metro rank #302; score 30.7 | $90,070 | 80 | 0.90 LQ; 0.94 per 1,000 jobs |
| Kankakee, IL Metro rank #339; score 26.5 | $87,200 | 40 | 0.91 LQ; 0.95 per 1,000 jobs |