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Physical Therapy Technician Schools in Pennsylvania

343 Physical Therapy Assistant students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Physical Therapy Technician is the 17th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Physical Therapy Technician Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 343

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: 2.9%
  • Black or African American: 3.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.4%
  • White: 82.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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Jobs for Physical Therapy Technician 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 Technician 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
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $27,530. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 75% of students get financical aid.

#2

Central Penn College

Summerdale
51 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
963 Total Students

The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at Central Penn. 98% of students get financical aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $19,065.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,205 Total Students

86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, LCCC grads earn an average salary of $33,256. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#4

Harcum College

Bryn Mawr
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,150 Total Students

8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,217 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,282 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 23%.

#6

Lackawanna College

Scranton
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,043 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,916. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
6,885 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.32 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. 98% of students get financical aid.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
2,806 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
454 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,189 after earning their degree at this institution. 29% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 6.00% which is lower than average.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,984 Total Students

84% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending BC3 will pay a net price of $6,000. The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,827 Total Students

A typical student attending Montco will pay a net price of $8,581. The full-time teacher rate is 30%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Physical Therapy Technician 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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