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Physical Therapy Assistant in California

Physical Therapy Assistant Schools in California

706 students earned Physical Therapy Assistant degrees in California in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Physical Therapy Assistant is the 156th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Physical Therapy Assistant Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 617
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 78
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 78
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 11

Gender Distribution

In California, 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 California is as follows:

  • Asian: 21.7%
  • Black or African American: 5.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 31.3%
  • White: 24.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 16.6%
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Jobs for Physical Therapy Assistant Grads in California

In this state, there are 5,150 people employed in jobs related to a physical therapy assistant degree, compared to 94,250 nationwide.

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Wages for Physical Therapy Assistant Jobs in California

A typical salary for a physical therapy assistant grad in the state is $64,210, compared to a typical salary of $57,750 nationwide.

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There are 12 colleges in California that offer physical therapy assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 12 below:

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
603 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,972.

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53 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,274 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,785. 86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 34 to 1.

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CBD College

Los Angeles
50 Degrees in Major Awarded
974 Total Students

91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

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Loma Linda University

Loma Linda
44 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,468 Total Students

96% of the teachers are full time. 3 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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35 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,279 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it.

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26 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,693 Total Students

24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 57% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,883.

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Cerritos College

Norwalk
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,406 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 32% are considered full time. 26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid.

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24 Degrees in Major Awarded
613 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $20,793. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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23 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,698 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. An average student at Stanbridge will pay a net price of $22,673.

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22 Degrees in Major Awarded
733 Total Students

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 58% of the teachers are full time.

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22 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,571 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $1,026. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 47% are considered full time.

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22 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,462 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 48% of students receive it. This private school has an average net price of $29,111. The full-time teacher rate is 43%.

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Physical Therapy Assistant Careers in CA

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

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Physical Therapist Assistants 31% $67,500

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Medical/Clinical Assistant 574
Occupational Therapist Assistant 251
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 61
Respiratory Therapy Technician 40
Pathology/Pathologist Assistant 16
Radiologist Assistant 2

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