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University of Indianapolis Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy programs ranked among the country’s best by U.S. News & World Report

April 8, 2025 in Press Releases

An exterior picture of the Health Pavilion from May 2023

The U.S. News & World Report released its annual graduate school rankings and, once again, the University of Indianapolis’s occupational therapy and physical therapy programs were ranked as being among the top 50 programs in the country. 

UIndy is #37th ranked occupational therapy program in the country

The UIndy Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) program ranked No. 39 out of 282 occupational therapy programs in the nation.

“We are honored to be part of the University of Indianapolis School of Occupational Therapy, where we are guided by a dedicated faculty, an innovative curriculum and a commitment to education for service,” said Dr. Alison Nichols and Dr. Brenda Howard, co-chairs of the School of Occupational Therapy. “Our students and graduates embody compassion, global awareness and a deep caring for making a positive difference in the world.”

The UIndy Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program ranked No. 42 out of 264 physical therapy programs in the United States. The program also was recognized by the publication for having the top-ranking program in Indiana.

UIndy is #42nd ranked physical therapy program in the country

“I was honored to join the Krannert School of Physical Therapy at UIndy this year because of its reputation for exceptional outcomes,” said Tracy Porter, PT, DPT, EdD, and chair of the physical therapy doctorate program. “The faculty, staff and students exceed expectations. I feel privileged to work with such a talented and committed group who live out our mission daily ‘to foster excellence in practice, scholarship, and professional/community engagement and supportive relationships.’”

One of the hallmarks of both programs is the Community Patient Resource Group or CPRG which connects University of Indianapolis students to volunteer community members living with a range of disabilities into the classroom. By working with the volunteers, students in the occupational therapy, physical therapy and physical therapist assistant programs are able to get real-world experience working with patients with various diagnoses as early as their first month of their program.