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Physical Therapy Assistant in Massachusetts

Physical Therapy Assistant Schools in Massachusetts

In 2021-2022, 99 students earned their Physical Therapy Assistant degrees in MA.

In terms of popularity, Physical Therapy Assistant is the 22nd most popular major in the state out of a total 142 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physical Therapy Assistant Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 99

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.1%
  • Black or African American: 6.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.1%
  • White: 61.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 10.1%
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Jobs for Physical Therapy Assistant Grads in Massachusetts

2,630 people in the state and 94,250 in the nation are employed in jobs related to physical therapy assistant.

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Wages for Physical Therapy Assistant Jobs in Massachusetts

In this state, physical therapy assistant grads earn an average of $64,180. Nationwide, they make an average of $57,750.

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

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
346 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 8%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%. It takes the average student 4.45 years to graduate.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,603 Total Students

In their early career, North Shore Community College grads earn an average salary of $39,822. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,277. 67% of students get financical aid.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,156 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $36,125 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,963. 84% of students get financical aid.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,020 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. A typical student attending STCC will pay a net price of $9,727. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,807 a year.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,453 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.50%.

#6

Quincy College

Quincy
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,722 Total Students

27 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,417 a year.

Physical Therapy Assistant Careers in MA

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

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Physical Therapist Assistants 22% $65,450

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Medical/Clinical Assistant 624
Occupational Therapist Assistant 73
Other Allied Health Services 51
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT) 26
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 10

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