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Physical Therapy Assistant in Washington

Physical Therapy Assistant Schools in Washington

In 2021-2022, 118 students earned their Physical Therapy Assistant degrees in WA.

A Physical Therapy Assistant major is the 27th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Physical Therapy Assistant Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 118

Gender Distribution

In Washington, 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 Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.5%
  • Black or African American: 5.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.1%
  • White: 56.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 12.7%
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Jobs for Physical Therapy Assistant Grads in Washington

1,350 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 Washington

Physical Therapy Assistant grads earn an average of $58,210 in the state and $57,750 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Washington that offer physical therapy assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,559 Total Students

42% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 3.40% which is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $8,573.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,850 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.50% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,867 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
553 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $34,052 after graduation. An average student at PMI Seattle will pay a net price of $26,968. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

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Olympic College

Bremerton
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,999 Total Students

A typical student attending OC will pay a net price of $6,873. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 41% of students receive it.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,805 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $31,993 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $5,939. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,240 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,447 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 45% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $8,075.

Physical Therapy Assistant Careers in WA

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

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Physical Therapist Assistants 28% $57,430

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Medical/Clinical Assistant 1,856
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT) 319
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 206
Occupational Therapist Assistant 80
Medical Laboratory Assistant 33
Respiratory Therapy Technician 22
Anesthesiologist Assistant 7

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View Nationwide Physical Therapy Assistant Report

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