Physical Therapy Technician at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
If you are interested in studying Physical Therapy Technician, consider the program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College sits in Perkinston, MS.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 13 physical therapy technician degrees were granted at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Online coursework is an option at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Among 8,694 students, 2,064 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,768 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Physical Therapy Technician Rankings at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Rankings can help you compare Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Physical Therapy Technician program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #4 of 5 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #6 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #45 of 67 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #58 of 96 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #139 of 324 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #170 of 251 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Physical Therapy Technician graduates at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Physical Therapy Technician graduates at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College are 69% women (9) and 31% men (4).
Physical Therapy Technician Associate’s Program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Among the 13 associate’s physical therapy technician degrees awarded at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, 69% were women (9) and 31% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physical Therapy Technician associate’s degree recipients at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 31% of Physical Therapy Technician associate’s degree recipients at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, lower than the national average of 37%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Physical Therapy Technician Graduates
Those who complete Physical Therapy Technician program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Physical Therapy Technician graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $29,340 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.