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Physical Therapy Assistant in Texas

Physical Therapy Assistant Schools in Texas

579 students earned Physical Therapy Assistant degrees in Texas in the 2021-2022 year.

In terms of popularity, Physical Therapy Assistant is the 34th most popular major in the state out of a total 173 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physical Therapy Assistant Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 486
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 93
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 93

Gender Distribution

In Texas, 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 Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.7%
  • Black or African American: 4.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 42.1%
  • White: 39.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for Physical Therapy Assistant Grads in Texas

There are 7,550 people in the state and 94,250 people in the nation working in physical therapy assistant jobs.

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Wages for Physical Therapy Assistant Jobs in Texas

Physical Therapy Assistant grads earn an average of $69,890 in the state and $57,750 nationwide.

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

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
688 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,264 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time. 74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
609 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 93%. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.70%.

#3

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
68,653 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 71% of students receive it. In their early career, North Harris Montgomery grads earn an average salary of $32,179. 100% of the teachers are full time.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
922 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,052 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 79% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

#4

St Philip's College

San Antonio
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,455 Total Students

58% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, St Philip's College grads earn an average salary of $32,081. The 1.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
488 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $31,317 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time. An average student at Concorde Career College - San Antonio will pay a net price of $25,080.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
35,609 Total Students

In their early career, Austin Community College District grads earn an average salary of $34,546. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.00%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 60% of students receive it.

#8

Blinn College

Brenham
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,420 Total Students

A typical student attending Blinn College will pay a net price of $18,104. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 64% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 57%.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
359 Total Students

An average student at South University, Austin will pay a net price of $26,241. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,684 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
31,577 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,644. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 40% are considered full time. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#10

Del Mar College

Corpus Christi
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,395 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, DMC grads earn an average salary of $30,702. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 72% of students receive it.

Physical Therapy Assistant Careers in TX

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

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Physical Therapist Assistants 37% $69,920

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Medical/Clinical Assistant 6,915
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 815
Medical Laboratory Assistant 400
Occupational Therapist Assistant 360
Other Allied Health Services 88
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT) 51

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