Associate Degrees in Physical Therapy Assistant
Education Levels of Physical Therapy Assistant Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 5,655 people earned their associate degree in physical therapy assistant. This makes it the 18th most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in physical therapy assistant at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 5,655 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 211 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 89 |
| Basic Certificate | 37 |
| Master’s Degree | 1 |
Earnings of Physical Therapy Assistant Majors With Associate Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in physical therapy assistant. About 62.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,149 |
| Women | 3,506 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of physical therapy assistant associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 335 |
| Black or African American | 392 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,059 |
| White | 3,327 |
| International Students | 32 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 510 |
Most Popular Physical Therapy Assistant Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 375 colleges that offer an associate degree in physical therapy assistant. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for physical therapy assistant majors who are seeking their associate degree. Roughly 20,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $22,936 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,390 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 178 people received their associate degree in physical therapy assistant from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. About 56% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for physical therapy assistant majors who are seeking their associate degree is Broward College. Roughly 33,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their associate degree in physical therapy assistant from BC. Of these students, 59% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Fox College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in physical therapy assistant. Each year, around 400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their associate degree in physical therapy assistant from Fox College. About 76% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for physical therapy assistant majors who are seeking their associate degree is Concorde Career College - Garden Grove. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their associate degree in physical therapy assistant from Concorde Career College - Garden Grove. About 34% of this group were women, and 66% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
American Career College - Anaheim comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in physical therapy assistant. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their associate degree in physical therapy assistant from American Career College - Anaheim. Around 91% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.
Ivy Tech Community College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in physical therapy assistant. Roughly 63,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their associate degree in physical therapy assistant from Ivy Tech Community College. About 75% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Central Penn College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in physical therapy assistant. Each year, around 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their associate degree in physical therapy assistant from Central Penn. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.
Miami Dade College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in physical therapy assistant. Roughly 46,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their associate degree in physical therapy assistant from MDC. About 46% of this group were women, and 86% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for physical therapy assistant majors who are seeking their associate degree is ECPI University. Each year, around 14,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,424 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,960 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their associate degree in physical therapy assistant from ECPI University. Of these students, 45% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
CBD College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in physical therapy assistant. Each year, around 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their associate degree in physical therapy assistant from Community Based Education and Development. Around 69% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for physical therapy assistant majors who are seeking their associate degree is Green River College. Each year, around 7,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their associate degree in physical therapy assistant from GRC. About 42% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for physical therapy assistant majors who are seeking their associate degree is Nassau Community College. Each year, around 13,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their associate degree in physical therapy assistant from Nassau Community College. Of these students, 50% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Pima Medical Institute - Las Vegas is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in physical therapy assistant. Each year, around 800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their associate degree in physical therapy assistant from PMI Las Vegas. About 50% of this group were women, and 70% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 15th most popular school in the country for physical therapy assistant majors who are seeking their associate degree is Kellogg Community College. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their associate degree in physical therapy assistant from Kellogg Community College. About 80% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Baker College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in physical therapy assistant. Each year, around 6,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,460 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,150 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their associate degree in physical therapy assistant from Baker College. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
Whatcom Community College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in physical therapy assistant. Each year, around 2,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their associate degree in physical therapy assistant from Whatcom Community College. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for physical therapy assistant majors who are seeking their associate degree is Florida State College at Jacksonville. Each year, around 22,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their associate degree in physical therapy assistant from FSCJ. About 71% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Pima Medical Institute - Mesa comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in physical therapy assistant. Each year, around 800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their associate degree in physical therapy assistant from PMI Mesa. Of these students, 51% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 20th most popular school in the country for physical therapy assistant majors who are seeking their associate degree is South College. Roughly 5,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,764 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their associate degree in physical therapy assistant from South College. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to physical therapy assistant that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 5,013 |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 3,575 |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | 1,239 |
| Medical Laboratory Assistant | 381 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 355 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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