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Physical Therapy Assistant in Mississippi

Physical Therapy Assistant Schools in Mississippi

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

In this state, Physical Therapy Assistant is the 32nd most popular major out of a total 103 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physical Therapy Assistant Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 85

Gender Distribution

In Mississippi, 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 Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 12.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.4%
  • White: 80.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 3.5%
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Jobs for Physical Therapy Assistant Grads in Mississippi

820 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 Mississippi

In this state, physical therapy assistant grads earn an average of $48,130. Nationwide, they make an average of $57,750.

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

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,986 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. A typical student attending Pearl River Community College will pay a net price of $5,070.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,802 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The student loan default rate of 5.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,890 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 94% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,936.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,208 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College grads earn an average salary of $26,319. The 5.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,718 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 3.50% which is lower than average.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,348 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending ICC will pay a net price of $5,271.

Physical Therapy Assistant Careers in MS

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

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Physical Therapist Assistants 16% $50,510

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Medical/Clinical Assistant 505
Occupational Therapist Assistant 55
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 14

View all majors related to Physical Therapy Assistant

View Nationwide Physical Therapy Assistant Report

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