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Physical Therapy Technician in Pennsylvania

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Physical Therapy Technician Schools in Pennsylvania

In <nil>, 258 students earned their Physical Therapy Assistant degrees in PA.

As a degree choice, Physical Therapy Technician is the 20th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Physical Therapy Technician Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 258

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.8%
  • Black or African American: 3.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.1%
  • White: 74.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 18.6%
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Jobs for Physical Therapy Technician Grads in Pennsylvania

5,300 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 Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a physical therapy assistant grad in the state is $54,100, compared to a typical salary of $57,750 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer physical therapy assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

79 Degrees in Major Awarded
#2

Central Penn College

Summerdale
51 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
891 Total Students

The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at Central Penn. The student loan default rate is 3.60% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,324 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.60% which is lower than average. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,574.

#4

Harcum College

Bryn Mawr
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
996 Total Students

97% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,408.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,977 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,527 a year. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#6

Lackawanna College

Scranton
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,916 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. An average student at Lackawanna College will pay a net price of $19,122. 100% of the teachers are full time.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
2,706 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $39,697 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
549 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,523 after earning their degree at this institution. 97% of students get financical aid.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,529 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $33,559 after graduation. 27% of the teachers are full time. The 3.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,996 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $35,918 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 65% get financial aid.

Physical Therapy Technician Careers in PA

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

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Physical Therapist Assistants 26% $54,580

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Medical/Clinical Assistant 246
Other Allied Health Services 215
Occupational Therapist Assistant 209
Respiratory Therapy Technician 14
Pathology/Pathologist Assistant 11
Medical Laboratory Assistant 8
Anesthesiologist Assistant 7
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 3

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