Associate Degrees in Physical Therapy Assistant
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Education Levels of Physical Therapy Assistant Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7,109 students 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 | 7,109 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 224 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 57 |
| Basic Certificate | 30 |
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 65.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,444 |
| Women | 4,665 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of physical therapy assistant associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 378 |
| Black or African American | 374 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,102 |
| White | 4,579 |
| International Students | 46 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 630 |
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 $20,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,632 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 178 people received their associate degree in physical therapy assistant from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. Of these students, 58% were women and 49% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Pennsylvania State University - University Park comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in physical therapy assistant. Roughly 89,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. The physical therapy assistant program at Pennsylvania State University - University Park awarded 79 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 73% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 77 people received their associate degree in physical therapy assistant from BC. About 70% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 60 people received their associate degree in physical therapy assistant from Fox College. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 56 people received their associate degree in physical therapy assistant from Concorde Career College - Garden Grove. Around 61% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 34% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 53 associate degrees were handed out to physical therapy assistant majors at American Career College - Anaheim. Around 92% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 53 associate degrees were handed out to physical therapy assistant majors at Ivy Tech Community College. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.
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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,144 per year. The physical therapy assistant program at Central Penn College awarded 51 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 53% of this group were women, and 6% 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. The physical therapy assistant program at Miami Dade College awarded 50 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 56% were women and 76% 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. The physical therapy assistant program at ECPI University awarded 50 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 62% of this group were women, and 34% 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 CBD College. Roughly 900 attend the school each year. The physical therapy assistant program at CBD College awarded 50 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 28% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 49 associate degrees were handed out to physical therapy assistant majors at GRC. Of these students, 65% were women and 35% 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 2020-2021 academic year, 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 60% 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. The physical therapy assistant program at Pima Medical Institute - Las Vegas awarded 48 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 50% were women and 67% 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. The physical therapy assistant program at Kellogg Community College awarded 47 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 70% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $12,180 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,510 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 46 people received their associate degree in physical therapy assistant from Baker College. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 45 people received their associate degree in physical therapy assistant from Whatcom Community College. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.
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. The physical therapy assistant program at Florida State College at Jacksonville awarded 45 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 45 people received their associate degree in physical therapy assistant from PMI Mesa. Of these students, 58% were women and 49% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
South College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in physical therapy assistant. Each year, around 5,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,880 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 44 associate degrees were handed out to physical therapy assistant majors at South College. About 73% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 6,360 |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 4,759 |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | 1,136 |
| Medical Laboratory Assistant | 390 |
| Other Allied Health Services | 338 |
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*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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