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Physical Therapy Technician in California

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Physical Therapy Technician Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 581 students earned their Physical Therapy Assistant degrees in CA.

In terms of popularity, Physical Therapy Technician is the 35th most popular major in the state out of a total 174 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physical Therapy Technician Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 486
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 91
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 91
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 4
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 4
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 4

Gender Distribution

In California, a physical therapy assistant major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of physical therapy assistant majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 21.2%
  • Black or African American: 4.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 28.2%
  • White: 27.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 18.8%
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Jobs for Physical Therapy Technician 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 Technician 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
603 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,595 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 57% are considered full time.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,274 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. An average student at American Career College - Anaheim will pay a net price of $27,023. 66% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
300 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 30 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,234.

#4

CBD College

Los Angeles
50 Degrees in Major Awarded
974 Total Students

90% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $22,115.

#5

Loma Linda University

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

The student to faculty ratio is 3 to 1. The student loan default rate is 0.60% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $78,124 after graduation.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
177 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 30 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $28,468. 70% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,279 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 30% are considered full time.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,693 Total Students

A typical student attending San Diego Mesa College will pay a net price of $5,573. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.80%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,779 after earning their degree at this institution.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
613 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,019 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.80%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1.

#9

Cerritos College

Norwalk
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,406 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,713 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $2,310. The student to faculty ratio is 29 to 1.

Physical Therapy Technician 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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