PTA programs in Avondale, AZ
3 schools within 30 miles of Avondale, AZ offer physical therapist assistant programs, and the closest is GateWay Community College - Phoenix in Phoenix, 21 miles away. Physical therapist assistants in Arizona earn a median $64,650 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 3
- Closest
- 21 mi
- Public colleges
- 1
- Median pay in AZ
- $64,650
3 physical therapist assistant schools within 30 mi of Avondale, AZ
School results
GateWay Community College - Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ · 21 mi · Public
- Physical therapist assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +18
Brookline College-Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ · 21 mi · Private
- Physical therapist assistant
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +4
Pima Medical Institute - Mesa
Mesa, AZ · 27 mi · Private
- Physical therapist assistant
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +4
What physical therapist assistants earn in Arizona
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Physical therapist assistant salary in ArizonaHow to become a physical therapist assistant
- Median pay
- $64,650
- $31.08 an hour
- Typical range
- $36,160–$79,570
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in AZ
- 2,010
- 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
What are the closest physical therapist assistant schools to Avondale?
The closest are GateWay Community College - Phoenix (Phoenix, 21 mi), Brookline College-Phoenix (Phoenix, 21 mi), and Pima Medical Institute - Mesa (Mesa, 27 mi). In total, 3 schools within 30 miles teach physical therapist assistant.
How much do physical therapist assistant programs near Avondale cost?
For the 3 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $13,339 to $30,072. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do physical therapist assistants make near Avondale?
Across Arizona, the median pay is $64,650 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pay varies by employer, experience and certifications.
How do I choose a physical therapist assistant school in Avondale?
Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.
PTA programs in nearby cities
- Phoenix (23 mi)
- Mesa (36 mi)
- Scottsdale (37 mi)