PTA programs in California
Looking for physical therapist assistant schools in California? There are 27, including 11 public colleges, 3 private nonprofit schools, and 13 private career schools. Physical therapist assistants in California earn a median $83,110 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 27
- Public colleges
- 11
- Median pay in CA
- $83,110
- Cities with schools
- 16
24 physical therapist assistant schools
School results
American Career College - Anaheim
Anaheim, CA · Private
- Physical therapist assistant
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +7
American Career College - Ontario
Ontario, CA · Private
- Physical therapist assistant
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +6
American College of Healthcare and Technology
Huntington Park, CA · Private
- Physical therapist assistant
- HVAC technician
- Medical assistant
- +1
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American College of Healthcare and Technology
Riverside, CA · Private
- Physical therapist assistant
- HVAC technician
- Medical assistant
- +3
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
College of the Sequoias
Visalia, CA · Public
- Physical therapist assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +14
Concorde Career College - Garden Grove
Garden Grove, CA · Private
- Physical therapist assistant
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +3
Concorde Career College - North Hollywood
North Hollywood, CA · Private
- Physical therapist assistant
- Medical assistant
- Dental assistant
- +2
Concorde Career College - San Diego
San Diego, CA · Private
- Physical therapist assistant
- Medical assistant
- Dental assistant
- +3
East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA · Public
- Physical therapist assistant
- Automotive technician
- Medical assistant
- +10
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
San Jose, CA · Private
- Physical therapist assistant
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +3
Institute of Technology - Clovis
Clovis, CA · Private
- Physical therapist assistant
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +8
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA · Private
- Physical therapist assistant
- Medical billing & coding
- Dental hygienist
- +4
Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles, CA · Public
- Physical therapist assistant
- IT support & networking
- Radiologic technologist
- +2
Ohlone College
Fremont, CA · Public
- Physical therapist assistant
- IT support & networking
- Industrial maintenance & mechatronics
- +2
Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos
San Marcos, CA · Private
- Physical therapist assistant
- Medical assistant
- Phlebotomy
- +5
Sacramento City College
Sacramento, CA · Public
- Physical therapist assistant
- HVAC technician
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +10
San Diego Mesa College
San Diego, CA · Public
- Physical therapist assistant
- Medical assistant
- Dental assistant
- +5
PTA programs by city
- Los Angeles (9 within 30 mi)
- San Diego (3 within 30 mi)
- Long Beach (9 within 30 mi)
- Anaheim (8 within 30 mi)
- Riverside (3 within 30 mi)
- Santa Clarita (5 within 30 mi)
- San Bernardino (3 within 30 mi)
- Rancho Cucamonga (3 within 30 mi)
- Hayward (3 within 30 mi)
- Escondido (3 within 30 mi)
- Pasadena (10 within 30 mi)
- Simi Valley (4 within 30 mi)
- Costa Mesa (7 within 30 mi)
- Mission Viejo (4 within 30 mi)
- Livermore (3 within 30 mi)
- Glendora (10 within 30 mi)
What physical therapist assistants earn in California
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Physical therapist assistant salary in CaliforniaHow to become a physical therapist assistant
- Median pay
- $83,110
- $39.96 an hour
- Typical range
- $59,500–$102,800
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in CA
- 9,400
- 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 physical therapist assistant schools are in California?
We list 27 schools in California with physical therapist assistant programs: 11 public colleges, 3 private nonprofit schools, and 13 private career schools. Campuses are in Los Angeles, San Diego, Anaheim, Ontario, and Pleasant Hill.
Are there community college physical therapist assistant programs in California?
Yes. 11 public colleges in California offer physical therapist assistant. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.
How much does physical therapist assistant school cost in California?
Among the 26 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $480 to $45,372. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.
How much do physical therapist assistants make in California?
The median pay for physical therapist assistants in California is $83,110 a year, and most earn between $59,500 and $102,800, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a physical therapist assistant school in California?
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.
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