Associate Degrees in Physical Therapy Assistant
Education Levels of Physical Therapy Assistant Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 5,655 people earned their associate degree in physical therapy assistant. This makes it the 3rd most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in physical therapy assistant at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 5,655 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 211 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 89 |
| Basic Certificate | 37 |
| Master’s Degree | 1 |
Earnings of Physical Therapy Assistant Majors With Associate Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for physical therapy assistant majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for physical therapy assistant majors who have their associate degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in physical therapy assistant. About 62.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,149 |
| Women | 3,506 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of physical therapy assistant associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 335 |
| Black or African American | 392 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,059 |
| White | 3,327 |
| International Students | 32 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 510 |
Most Popular Physical Therapy Assistant Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 375 colleges that offer an associate degree in physical therapy assistant. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for physical therapy assistant students seekingan associate degree is Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. Each year, around 20,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $22,936 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,390 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 178 people received their associate degree in physical therapy assistant from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. Of these students, 56% were women and 51% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Broward College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in physical therapy assistant. Each year, around 33,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their associate degree in physical therapy assistant from BC. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.
Fox College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in physical therapy assistant. Roughly 400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their associate degree in physical therapy assistant from Fox College. Of these students, 76% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Concorde Career College - Garden Grove comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in physical therapy assistant. Each year, around 600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their associate degree in physical therapy assistant from Concorde Career College - Garden Grove. Of these students, 34% were women and 66% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for physical therapy assistant majors who are seeking their associate degree is Ivy Tech Community College. Each year, around 63,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their associate degree in physical therapy assistant from Ivy Tech Community College. Of these students, 75% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
American Career College - Anaheim is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in physical therapy assistant. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their associate degree in physical therapy assistant from American Career College - Anaheim. About 47% of this group were women, and 91% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Central Penn College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in physical therapy assistant. Roughly 900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their associate degree in physical therapy assistant from Central Penn. About 69% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for physical therapy assistant majors who are seeking their associate degree is Miami Dade College. Each year, around 46,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their associate degree in physical therapy assistant from MDC. Of these students, 46% were women and 86% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
ECPI University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in physical therapy assistant. Roughly 14,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,424 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,960 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their associate degree in physical therapy assistant from ECPI University. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for physical therapy assistant majors who are seeking their associate degree is CBD College. Roughly 900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their associate degree in physical therapy assistant from Community Based Education and Development. About 35% of this group were women, and 69% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Green River College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in physical therapy assistant. Roughly 7,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their associate degree in physical therapy assistant from GRC. Of these students, 42% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Nassau Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in physical therapy assistant. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their associate degree in physical therapy assistant from Nassau Community College. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for physical therapy assistant majors who are seeking their associate degree is Pima Medical Institute - Las Vegas. Roughly 800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their associate degree in physical therapy assistant from PMI Las Vegas. Of these students, 50% were women and 70% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Kellogg Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in physical therapy assistant. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their associate degree in physical therapy assistant from Kellogg Community College. Of these students, 80% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Baker College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in physical therapy assistant. Roughly 6,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,460 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,150 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their associate degree in physical therapy assistant from Baker College. About 55% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Florida State College at Jacksonville comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in physical therapy assistant. Roughly 22,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their associate degree in physical therapy assistant from FSCJ. Of these students, 71% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 17th most popular school in the country for physical therapy assistant majors who are seeking their associate degree is Whatcom Community College. Roughly 2,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their associate degree in physical therapy assistant from Whatcom Community College. About 72% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Pima Medical Institute - Mesa is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in physical therapy assistant. Roughly 800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their associate degree in physical therapy assistant from PMI Mesa. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women.
Loma Linda University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in physical therapy assistant. Each year, around 4,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their associate degree in physical therapy assistant from Loma Linda University. Of these students, 44% were women and 72% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to physical therapy assistant that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 5,013 |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 3,575 |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | 1,239 |
| Medical Laboratory Assistant | 381 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 355 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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