Associate Degrees in Physical Therapy Assistant
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Education Levels of Physical Therapy Assistant Majors
In 2020-2021, 7,109 associate degrees were awarded to physical therapy assistant majors. This earns it the #3 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in physical therapy assistant at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 7,109 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 224 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 57 |
| Basic Certificate | 30 |
Earnings of Physical Therapy Assistant Majors With Associate Degrees
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Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in physical therapy assistant. About 65.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,444 |
| Women | 4,665 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of physical therapy assistant associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 378 |
| Black or African American | 374 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,102 |
| White | 4,579 |
| International Students | 46 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 630 |
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 $20,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,632 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 178 associate degrees were handed out to physical therapy assistant majors at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. About 58% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for physical therapy assistant majors who are seeking their associate degree is Pennsylvania State University - University Park. Each year, around 89,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 79 people received their associate degree in physical therapy assistant from Penn State University Park. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 77 associate degrees were handed out to physical therapy assistant majors at BC. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 60 associate degrees were handed out to physical therapy assistant majors at Fox College. Of these students, 60% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 56 associate degrees were handed out to physical therapy assistant majors at Concorde Career College - Garden Grove. Of these students, 34% were women and 61% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The physical therapy assistant program at Ivy Tech Community College awarded 53 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 74% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The physical therapy assistant program at American Career College - Anaheim awarded 53 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 40% were women and 92% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,144 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 51 people received their associate degree in physical therapy assistant from Central Penn. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% 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 2020-2021 academic year, 50 people received their associate degree in physical therapy assistant from MDC. About 56% of this group were women, and 76% 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 2020-2021 academic year, 50 people received their associate degree in physical therapy assistant from ECPI University. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 50 people received their associate degree in physical therapy assistant from Community Based Education and Development. Of these students, 28% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The physical therapy assistant program at Green River College awarded 49 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 65% of this group were women, and 35% 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 48 associate degrees were handed out to physical therapy assistant majors at Nassau Community College. Of these students, 60% 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 2020-2021 academic year, 48 people received their associate degree in physical therapy assistant from PMI Las Vegas. About 50% of this group were women, and 67% 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 2020-2021 academic year, 47 people received their associate degree in physical therapy assistant from Kellogg Community College. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.
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 $12,180 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,510 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 46 associate degrees were handed out to physical therapy assistant majors at Baker College. Of these students, 72% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 45 people received their associate degree in physical therapy assistant from FSCJ. Of these students, 64% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 45 associate degrees were handed out to physical therapy assistant majors at Whatcom Community College. Of these students, 84% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 45 associate degrees were handed out to physical therapy assistant majors at PMI Mesa. About 58% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Loma Linda University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in physical therapy assistant. Roughly 4,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,736 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,382 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 44 people received their associate degree in physical therapy assistant from Loma Linda University. Of these students, 57% were women and 66% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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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 | 6,360 |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 4,759 |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | 1,136 |
| Medical Laboratory Assistant | 390 |
| Other Allied Health Services | 338 |
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*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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