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Physical Therapy Technician Schools in North Carolina

In 2020-2021, 184 students earned their Physical Therapy Assistant degrees in NC.

In this state, Physical Therapy Technician is the 40th most popular major out of a total 133 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physical Therapy Technician Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 184

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, 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 North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 11.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.3%
  • White: 74.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 9.2%
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Jobs for Physical Therapy Technician Grads in North Carolina

2,850 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 North Carolina

In this state, physical therapy assistant grads earn an average of $60,190. Nationwide, they make an average of $57,750.

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There are 10 colleges in North Carolina that offer physical therapy assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,932 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $24,025 a year. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 43% are considered full time.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,821 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 79% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

#3

Nash Community College

Rocky Mount
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,623 Total Students

72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 29%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,668 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.40%. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,710.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,845 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $4,947. In their early career, CCCTI grads earn an average salary of $26,393. 34% of the teachers are full time.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,629 Total Students

A typical student attending Craven Community College will pay a net price of $6,133. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,650 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 76% of students receive it.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
944 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $20,969 after earning their degree at this institution. 64% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $6,603.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,109 Total Students

A typical student attending Rowan-Cabarrus Community College will pay a net price of $2,602. Graduates earn an average $26,801 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 30% are considered full time.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,103 Total Students

78% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $5,510.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,259 Total Students

A typical student attending Southwestern Community College will pay a net price of $5,670. The full-time teacher rate is 21%. The student loan default rate of 9.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Physical Therapy Technician Careers in NC

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

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Physical Therapist Assistants 25% $60,100

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Medical/Clinical Assistant 1,231
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 141
Occupational Therapist Assistant 130
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant 43
Other Allied Health Services 25
Anesthesiologist Assistant 6
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT) 5

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