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Physical Therapy Assistant in Tennessee

Physical Therapy Assistant Schools in Tennessee

208 students earned Physical Therapy Assistant degrees in Tennessee in the 2021-2022 year.

A Physical Therapy Assistant major is the 21st most popular major in this state.


 

Education Levels of Physical Therapy Assistant Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 193
Bachelor’s Degree 15

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, 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 Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.9%
  • Black or African American: 8.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.8%
  • White: 73.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 10.1%
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Jobs for Physical Therapy Assistant Grads in Tennessee

3,310 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 Tennessee

In this state, physical therapy assistant grads earn an average of $56,830. Nationwide, they make an average of $57,750.

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

#1

South College

Knoxville
51 Degrees in Major Awarded
24% Graduation Rate
5,796 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.00 years to graduate. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,370 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. 73% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $27,415 after graduation.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,575 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $6,935. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Chattanooga State Community College grads earn an average salary of $31,692.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,168 Total Students

A typical student attending Southwest will pay a net price of $6,067. 44% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,379 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 6.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. 96% of students get financical aid.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,417 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. In their early career, VSCC grads earn an average salary of $33,818.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,938 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,975. 41% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,379 a year.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,775 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending Roane State Community College will pay a net price of $4,078.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
387 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $23,846 after graduation. An average student at Daymar College - Clarksville will pay a net price of $27,461. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
2,719 Total Students

The 1.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. It takes the average student 4.66 years to graduate.

Physical Therapy Assistant Careers in TN

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

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Physical Therapist Assistants 36% $58,060

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Medical/Clinical Assistant 1,093
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 240
Occupational Therapist Assistant 149
Anesthesiologist Assistant 3

View all majors related to Physical Therapy Assistant

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