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Physical Therapy Technician Schools in California

581 Physical Therapy Assistant students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Physical Therapy Technician is the 23rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Physical Therapy Technician Majors in California

Physical Therapy Assistant majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 486
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 91
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 91
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 4
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 4
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 4

Gender Distribution

In California, a physical therapy assistant major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of physical therapy assistant majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 21.2%
  • Black or African American: 4.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 28.2%
  • White: 27.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 18.8%
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Jobs for Physical Therapy Technician Grads in California

In this state, there are 5,150 people employed in jobs related to a physical therapy assistant degree, compared to 94,250 nationwide.

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Wages for Physical Therapy Technician Jobs in California

A typical salary for a physical therapy assistant grad in the state is $64,210, compared to a typical salary of $57,750 nationwide.

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There are 12 colleges in California that offer physical therapy assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 12 below:

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
603 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,595 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it. This private school has an average net price of $22,226.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,274 Total Students

66% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,192 a year. An average student at American Career College - Anaheim will pay a net price of $27,023.

#3

CBD College

Los Angeles
50 Degrees in Major Awarded
974 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,245 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. 90% of students get financical aid.

#4

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda
44 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,468 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.60% which is lower than average. 3 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 94% are considered full time.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,279 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 30%. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,912. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,334 after earning their degree at this institution.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,693 Total Students

A typical student attending San Diego Mesa College will pay a net price of $5,573. 26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,779 after earning their degree at this institution.

#7

Cerritos College

Norwalk
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,406 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 37%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,713 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $2,310.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
613 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.80%. The full-time teacher rate is 62%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,019 after earning their degree at this institution.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,698 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,763 a year. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,809.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
733 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,601 a year. 82% of students get financical aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $24,147.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,571 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 81% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 31 to 1. In their early career, College of the Sequoias grads earn an average salary of $28,063.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,462 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 47% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. The 4.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Physical Therapy Technician Careers in CA

Some of the careers physical therapy assistant majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Physical Therapist Assistants 31% $67,500

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to physical therapy assistant.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Medical/Clinical Assistant 574
Occupational Therapist Assistant 251
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 61
Respiratory Therapy Technician 40
Pathology/Pathologist Assistant 16
Radiologist Assistant 2

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