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Physical Therapy Technician Schools in New Mexico

88 students earned Physical Therapy Assistant degrees in New Mexico in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Physical Therapy Technician is the 7th most popular major in the state out of a total 63 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physical Therapy Technician Majors in New Mexico

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 88

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 36.4%
  • White: 42.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 20.5%
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Jobs for Physical Therapy Technician Grads in New Mexico

530 people in the state and 94,250 in the nation are employed in jobs related to physical therapy assistant.

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Wages for Physical Therapy Technician Jobs in New Mexico

In this state, physical therapy assistant grads earn an average of $46,650. Nationwide, they make an average of $57,750.

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There are 4 colleges in New Mexico that offer physical therapy assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
606 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. The 7.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time.

#1

San Juan College

Farmington
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,240 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,052 a year.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,398 Total Students

84% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending CNM will pay a net price of $3,322. 35% of the teachers are full time.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,321 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,411. Graduates earn an average $25,969 after graduation.

Physical Therapy Technician Careers in NM

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

Job Title NM Job Growth NM Median Salary
Physical Therapist Assistants 21% $47,870

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

Major Annual Graduates in NM
Occupational Therapist Assistant 39
Medical/Clinical Assistant 34
Other Allied Health Services 16

View all majors related to Physical Therapy Technician

View Nationwide Physical Therapy Technician Report

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