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Physical Therapy Assistant in California

Physical Therapy Assistant Schools in California

650 students earned Physical Therapy Assistant degrees in California in the 2021-2022 year.

A Physical Therapy Assistant major is the 35th most popular major in this 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 566
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 71
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 71
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 13

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: 21.4%
  • Black or African American: 2.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 27.7%
  • White: 31.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 16.8%
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Jobs for Physical Therapy Assistant Grads in California

There are 5,150 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 California

Physical Therapy Assistant grads earn an average of $64,210 in the state and $57,750 nationwide.

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

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
734 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,602 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.70%. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,374 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 31 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $28,978. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
185 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,076. The student loan default rate of 1.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1.

#4

CBD College

Los Angeles
50 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,132 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 54% get financial aid. In their early career, Community Based Education and Development grads earn an average salary of $33,285. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

#5

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda
44 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,390 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.40%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $83,433 after earning their degree at this institution.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
202 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 65% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.70%. This private institution charges an average net price of $27,018.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,403 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Graduates earn an average $29,616 after graduation. This private school has an average net price of $23,602.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,028 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.10%. This public school has an average net price of $4,893. The full-time teacher rate is 36%.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
714 Total Students

An average student at Concorde Career College - North Hollywood will pay a net price of $20,154. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,010 a year. The student loan default rate is 3.60% which is lower than average.

#9

Cerritos College

Norwalk
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,656 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.50%. A typical student attending Cerritos College will pay a net price of $5,797.

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 9,963
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 1,302
Occupational Therapist Assistant 251
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT) 108
Other Allied Health Services 95
Medical Laboratory Assistant 61
Respiratory Therapy Technician 40

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