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Physical Therapy Assistant in Utah

Physical Therapy Assistant Schools in Utah

71 Physical Therapy Assistant students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

In terms of popularity, Physical Therapy Assistant is the 45th most popular major in the state out of a total 128 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physical Therapy Assistant Majors in Utah

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 71

Gender Distribution

In Utah, 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 Utah is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.4%
  • White: 90.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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Jobs for Physical Therapy Assistant Grads in Utah

In this state, there are 860 people employed in jobs related to a physical therapy assistant degree, compared to 94,250 nationwide.

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Wages for Physical Therapy Assistant Jobs in Utah

A typical salary for a physical therapy assistant grad in the state is $52,830, compared to a typical salary of $57,750 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Utah that offer physical therapy assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
27,225 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $6,919. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,500 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#3

Dixie State University

Saint George
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
12,266 Total Students

42% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.59 years to complete their degree at Dixie State College. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,298.

Physical Therapy Assistant Careers in UT

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

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Physical Therapist Assistants 55% $55,250

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

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Medical/Clinical Assistant 432
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT) 319
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 227
Occupational Therapist Assistant 62
Respiratory Therapy Technician 13
Medical Laboratory Assistant 4

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