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Physical Therapy Technician Schools in New Jersey

84 students earned Physical Therapy Assistant degrees in New Jersey in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Physical Therapy Technician is the 35th most popular major out of a total 139 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physical Therapy Technician Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 84

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, 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 New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.3%
  • Black or African American: 3.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.0%
  • White: 57.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 10.7%
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Jobs for Physical Therapy Technician Grads in New Jersey

1,610 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 Technician Jobs in New Jersey

A typical salary for a physical therapy assistant grad in the state is $68,000, compared to a typical salary of $57,750 nationwide.

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

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,360 Total Students

In their early career, Essex grads earn an average salary of $28,844. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 84% get financial aid.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,298 Total Students

17% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending Union County College will pay a net price of $5,727. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,342 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 64% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,369 Total Students

27 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 75% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

Physical Therapy Technician Careers in NJ

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

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Physical Therapist Assistants 28% $69,190

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Medical/Clinical Assistant 1,447
Occupational Therapist Assistant 148
Other Allied Health Services 36
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 30
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT) 4

View all majors related to Physical Therapy Technician

View Nationwide Physical Therapy Technician Report

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