PTA programs
328 schools across 49 states teach physical therapist assistant. Physical therapist assistants in the U.S. earn a median $68,380 a year, according to the BLS. Narrow it down by location, then compare programs side by side.
- Schools
- 328
- States
- 49
- Median pay (U.S.)
- $68,380
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +23%
24 physical therapist assistant schools nationwide
School results
Allegany College of Maryland
Cumberland, MD · Public
- Physical therapist assistant
- Automotive technician
- Medical assistant
- +13
American Career College - Anaheim
Anaheim, CA · Private
- Physical therapist assistant
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +7
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American Career College - Ontario
Ontario, CA · Private
- Physical therapist assistant
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +6
Athens Technical College
Athens, GA · Public
- Physical therapist assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +27
Atlanta Technical College
Atlanta, GA · Public
- Physical therapist assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +29
Augusta Technical College
Augusta, GA · Public
- Physical therapist assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +26
Baltimore City Community College
Baltimore, MD · Public
- Physical therapist assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- EMT & paramedic
- +8
Bishop State Community College
Mobile, AL · Public
- Physical therapist assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +13
Blackhawk Technical College
Janesville, WI · Public
- Physical therapist assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +22
Bryant & Stratton College-Syracuse North
Liverpool, NY · Private
- Physical therapist assistant
- Medical assistant
- Medical billing & coding
- +3
Carrington College - Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV · Private
- Physical therapist assistant
- Medical assistant
- Dental assistant
- +2
Carrington College-Pleasant Hill Campus
Pleasant Hill, CA · Private
- Physical therapist assistant
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +3
Casa Loma College-Los Angeles
Sherman Oaks, CA · Private
- Physical therapist assistant
- Medical assistant
- Diagnostic medical sonography
CBD College
Los Angeles, CA · Private
- Physical therapist assistant
- Medical billing & coding
- Surgical technologist
- +2
Central Georgia Technical College
Warner Robins, GA · Public
- Physical therapist assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +34
Chattahoochee Technical College
Marietta, GA · Public
- Physical therapist assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +28
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN · Public
- Physical therapist assistant
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- +12
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Eau Claire, WI · Public
- Physical therapist assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +29
City Colleges of Chicago - Malcolm X College
Chicago, IL · Public
- Physical therapist assistant
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +11
Colby Community College
Colby, KS · Public
- Physical therapist assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +4
PTA programs by state
- Texas (29)
- California (27)
- Florida (23)
- Ohio (20)
- Illinois (15)
- New York (13)
- Maryland (11)
- North Carolina (10)
- Pennsylvania (10)
- Missouri (9)
- Oklahoma (9)
- Michigan (8)
- Mississippi (8)
- Tennessee (8)
- Virginia (8)
- Wisconsin (8)
- Alabama (7)
- Georgia (7)
- Kentucky (7)
- Arizona (6)
- Colorado (6)
- Iowa (6)
- South Carolina (6)
- Idaho (5)
- Minnesota (5)
- Washington (5)
- Arkansas (4)
- Kansas (4)
- New Jersey (4)
- New Mexico (4)
- West Virginia (4)
- Puerto Rico (4)
- Massachusetts (3)
- Nevada (3)
- Indiana (2)
- Louisiana (2)
- Montana (2)
- Nebraska (2)
- Oregon (2)
- Rhode Island (2)
- Utah (2)
- Alaska (1)
- Connecticut (1)
- Delaware (1)
- Hawaii (1)
- Maine (1)
- New Hampshire (1)
- South Dakota (1)
- Wyoming (1)
PTA programs in major cities
- New York, NY
- Los Angeles, CA
- Chicago, IL
- Houston, TX
- Phoenix, AZ
- Philadelphia, PA
- San Antonio, TX
- San Diego, CA
- Seattle, WA
- Denver, CO
- Washington, DC
- Las Vegas, NV
- Detroit, MI
- Baltimore, MD
- Mesa, AZ
- Kansas City, MO
- Miami, FL
- Virginia Beach, VA
- Long Beach, CA
- Cleveland, OH
- Henderson, NV
- Anaheim, CA
- Riverside, CA
- St. Louis, MO
What physical therapist assistants earn nationally
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Physical therapist assistant salaryHow to become a physical therapist assistant
- Median pay
- $68,380
- $32.88 an hour
- Typical range
- $47,750–$89,510
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in the U.S.
- 112,430
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +23%
- 18,500 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
How many pta programs are there?
We list 328 schools with physical therapist assistant programs in 49 states. Texas has the most, with 29. Together they reported 5,019 physical therapist assistant graduates in the latest federal data.
How much do physical therapist assistants make?
The national median pay is $68,380 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the BLS projects 23% job growth from 2025 to 2035.
How do I find pta programs near me?
Choose your state below or search the map by city or ZIP code. Each listing shows the school's location, type and programs, and you can request info from several schools at once.