Find Trade Colleges

What Do You Want to Study?

Physical Therapy Assistant in Virginia

Physical Therapy Assistant Schools in Virginia

204 students earned Physical Therapy Assistant degrees in Virginia in the 2021-2022 year.

A Physical Therapy Assistant major is the 23rd most popular major in this state.


 

Education Levels of Physical Therapy Assistant Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 202
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, a physical therapy assistant major is more popular with women than with men.

undefined

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of physical therapy assistant majors in Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.4%
  • Black or African American: 12.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.8%
  • White: 65.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
undefined

Jobs for Physical Therapy Assistant Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 2,630 people employed in jobs related to a physical therapy assistant degree, compared to 94,250 nationwide.

undefined

Wages for Physical Therapy Assistant Jobs in Virginia

Physical Therapy Assistant grads earn an average of $60,110 in the state and $57,750 nationwide.

undefined

by Major Change Your Focus
by State see other states

There are 8 colleges in Virginia that offer physical therapy assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#1

ECPI University

Virginia Beach
50 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
12,466 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,297. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,907 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 43%.

#2

Tidewater Community College

Norfolk
40 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,797 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $29,677 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 4.80% which is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $7,660.

#3

Northern Virginia Community College

Annandale
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
49,560 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.40%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 28 to 1.

#4

Riverside College of Health Careers

Newport News
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
322 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $51,161 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 72%. An average student at Riverside College of Health Careers will pay a net price of $16,585.

#5

Radford University

Radford
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
8,998 Total Students

In their early career, Radford grads earn an average salary of $44,264. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time.

#6

Wytheville Community College

Wytheville
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,089 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.80%. Graduates earn an average $27,143 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it.

#6

South University, Richmond

Glen Allen
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
18% Graduation Rate
462 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $23,319.

#8

South University, Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
314 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.67 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 31%. 100% of students get financical aid.

Physical Therapy Assistant Careers in VA

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

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Physical Therapist Assistants 36% $60,880

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Medical/Clinical Assistant 732
Occupational Therapist Assistant 174
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 19
Other Allied Health Services 16

View all majors related to Physical Therapy Assistant

View Nationwide Physical Therapy Assistant Report

References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Featured Schools

Southern New Hampshire University You have goals. Southern New Hampshire University can help you get there. Whether you need a bachelor's degree to get into a career or want a master's degree to move up in your current career, SNHU has an online program for you. Find your degree from over 200 online programs. Learn More >

Find Trade Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited trade schools across the U.S.

Explore Trade Schools

TradeCollege.org provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. TradeCollege.org is a for-profit site, and the displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.

© TradeCollege.org – All Rights Reserved.