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Physical Therapy Technician in Pennsylvania

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Physical Therapy Technician Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2020-2021, 343 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 343

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: 2.9%
  • Black or African American: 3.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.4%
  • White: 82.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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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
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 75% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $27,530. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#2

Central Penn College

Summerdale
51 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
963 Total Students

The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at Central Penn. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,888 after earning their degree at this institution.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,205 Total Students

86% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,897. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,256 a year.

#4

Harcum College

Bryn Mawr
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,150 Total Students

92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $35,718 after graduation. This private school has an average net price of $23,699.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,217 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Graduates earn an average $30,282 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $9,284.

#6

Lackawanna College

Scranton
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,043 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,625 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
6,885 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.32 years. The full-time teacher rate is 70%. The student loan default rate of 5.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
2,806 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,805 after earning their degree at this institution. 99% of students get financical aid.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
454 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. In their early career, Pennsylvania Institute of Technology grads earn an average salary of $28,189. 99% of students get financical aid.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,984 Total Students

The 4.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. 27% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 84% get financial aid.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,827 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,749 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 30%.

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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