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Physical Therapy Assistant in Alabama

Physical Therapy Assistant Schools in Alabama

146 students earned Physical Therapy Assistant degrees in Alabama in the 2021-2022 year.

A Physical Therapy Assistant major is the 24th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Physical Therapy Assistant Majors in Alabama

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 146

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, 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 Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.7%
  • Black or African American: 12.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.4%
  • White: 79.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 6.2%
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Jobs for Physical Therapy Assistant Grads in Alabama

There are 1,830 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 Assistant Jobs in Alabama

In this state, physical therapy assistant grads earn an average of $57,410. Nationwide, they make an average of $57,750.

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There are 6 colleges in Alabama that offer physical therapy assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
395 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,772. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 17% are considered full time.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,204 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,467. 41% of the teachers are full time.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,899 Total Students

In their early career, Wallace, Dothan grads earn an average salary of $26,724. 64% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending Wallace, Dothan will pay a net price of $1,520.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,702 Total Students

94% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending Calhoun Community College will pay a net price of $6,604. The student loan default rate of 4.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,479 Total Students

A typical student attending Bishop State Community College will pay a net price of $3,163. In their early career, Bishop State Community College grads earn an average salary of $23,566. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,519 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,269 a year. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $9,406.

Physical Therapy Assistant Careers in AL

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

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Physical Therapist Assistants 31% $57,920

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

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Medical/Clinical Assistant 771
Occupational Therapist Assistant 56
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 56

View all majors related to Physical Therapy Assistant

View Nationwide Physical Therapy Assistant Report

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