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Physical Therapy Assistant in Pennsylvania

Physical Therapy Assistant Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2021-2022, 258 students earned their Physical Therapy Assistant degrees in PA.

In terms of popularity, Physical Therapy Assistant is the 17th most popular major in the state out of a total 187 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physical Therapy Assistant Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 258

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.8%
  • Black or African American: 3.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.1%
  • White: 74.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 18.6%
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Jobs for Physical Therapy Assistant Grads in Pennsylvania

5,300 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 Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a physical therapy assistant grad in the state is $54,100, compared to a typical salary of $57,750 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer physical therapy assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

79 Degrees in Major Awarded
#2

Central Penn College

Summerdale
51 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
891 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 47% are considered full time. The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,324 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $10,574. The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#4

Harcum College

Bryn Mawr
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
996 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 17%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.70%. This private school has an average net price of $26,408.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,977 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,220. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, CCAC grads earn an average salary of $31,527.

#6

Lackawanna College

Scranton
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,916 Total Students

81% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.10%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
2,706 Total Students

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
549 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $29,523 after graduation. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. An average student at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology will pay a net price of $17,269.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,529 Total Students

82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 3.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,996 Total Students

The 2.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 30%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Physical Therapy Assistant Careers in PA

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

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Physical Therapist Assistants 26% $54,580

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Medical/Clinical Assistant 952
Occupational Therapist Assistant 209
Other Allied Health Services 168
Respiratory Therapy Technician 14
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 13
Lactation Consultant 9
Medical Laboratory Assistant 8
Anesthesiologist Assistant 7

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