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Physical Therapy Technician Schools in Tennessee

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

In terms of popularity, Physical Therapy Technician is the 15th most popular major in the state out of a total 106 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physical Therapy Technician Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 201
Bachelor’s Degree 7

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, 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 Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 5.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.8%
  • White: 75.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 12.5%
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Jobs for Physical Therapy Technician Grads in Tennessee

There are 3,310 people in the state and 94,250 people in the nation working in physical therapy assistant jobs.

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Wages for Physical Therapy Technician Jobs in Tennessee

Physical Therapy Assistant grads earn an average of $56,830 in the state and $57,750 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Tennessee that offer physical therapy assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

South College

Knoxville
51 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
5,171 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. This private school has an average net price of $15,176. Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,367 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 66%. 26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. An average student at Concorde Career College - Memphis will pay a net price of $20,979.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,452 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending Chattanooga State Community College will pay a net price of $6,263. In their early career, Chattanooga State Community College grads earn an average salary of $29,450.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,371 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,193.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,742 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,418.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,832 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $32,138 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $6,704. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,203 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,138. 100% of students get financical aid.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,172 Total Students

In their early career, Roane State Community College grads earn an average salary of $29,072. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
655 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. 83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $22,088 a year.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
2,730 Total Students

In their early career, Southern Adventist grads earn an average salary of $38,310. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.50%.

Physical Therapy Technician Careers in TN

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

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Physical Therapist Assistants 36% $58,060

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Occupational Therapist Assistant 149
Medical/Clinical Assistant 106
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 17
Anesthesiologist Assistant 3

View all majors related to Physical Therapy Technician

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