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Physical Therapy Assistant in Louisiana

Physical Therapy Assistant Schools in Louisiana

61 Physical Therapy Assistant students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

As a degree choice, Physical Therapy Assistant is the 38th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Physical Therapy Assistant Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 61

Gender Distribution

In Louisiana, 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 Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.3%
  • Black or African American: 3.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.2%
  • White: 83.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 1.6%
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Jobs for Physical Therapy Assistant Grads in Louisiana

In this state, there are 1,750 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 Louisiana

In this state, physical therapy assistant grads earn an average of $48,300. Nationwide, they make an average of $57,750.

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There are 4 colleges in Louisiana that offer physical therapy assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,139 Total Students

In their early career, Delgado Community College grads earn an average salary of $26,241. The full-time teacher rate is 36%. The student loan default rate is 5.70% which is lower than average.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
1,315 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. The student loan default rate is 1.20% which is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $15,545.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,727 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,981. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1. 68% of the teachers are full time.

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Louisiana College

Pineville
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
1,135 Total Students

The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at Louisiana College. Graduates earn an average $40,631 after graduation. The 5.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Physical Therapy Assistant Careers in LA

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

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Physical Therapist Assistants 24% $48,910

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Medical/Clinical Assistant 1,467
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 376
Occupational Therapist Assistant 67
Other Allied Health Services 20
Respiratory Therapy Technician 9
Medical Laboratory Assistant 3

View all majors related to Physical Therapy Assistant

View Nationwide Physical Therapy Assistant Report

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