PTA programs in Missouri

Looking for physical therapist assistant schools in Missouri? There are 9, including 7 public colleges and 2 private career schools. Physical therapist assistants in Missouri earn a median $63,770 a year, according to the BLS.

Schools
9
Public colleges
7
Median pay in MO
$63,770
Cities with schools
5

9 physical therapist assistant schools

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  1. Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center

    Cape Girardeau, MO · Public

    • Physical therapist assistant
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +8

  2. Concorde Career College-Kansas City

    Kansas City, MO · Private

    • Physical therapist assistant
    • Medical assistant
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • +6

  3. Jefferson College

    Hillsboro, MO · Public

    • Physical therapist assistant
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +12

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  5. Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City

    Kansas City, MO · Public

    • Physical therapist assistant
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +14

  6. Mineral Area College

    Park Hills, MO · Public

    • Physical therapist assistant
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +9

  7. Ozarks Technical Community College

    Springfield, MO · Public

    • Physical therapist assistant
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +23

  8. Saint Louis Community College

    Bridgeton, MO · Public

    • Physical therapist assistant
    • CNC machining
    • Automotive technician
    • +18

  9. St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton

    Fenton, MO · Private

    • Physical therapist assistant
    • Medical assistant
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • +1

  10. State Technical College of Missouri

    Linn, MO · Public

    • Physical therapist assistant
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +16

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What physical therapist assistants earn in Missouri

Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.

Physical therapist assistant salary in MissouriHow to become a physical therapist assistant

Median pay
$63,770
$30.66 an hour
Typical range
$50,460–$79,000
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in MO
2,490
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 Missouri?

We list 9 schools in Missouri with physical therapist assistant programs: 7 public colleges and 2 private career schools. Campuses are in Kansas City, Springfield, Linn, Cape Girardeau, and Hillsboro.

Are there community college physical therapist assistant programs in Missouri?

Yes. 7 public colleges in Missouri 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 Missouri?

Among the 9 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $6,936 to $29,500. 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 Missouri?

The median pay for physical therapist assistants in Missouri is $63,770 a year, and most earn between $50,460 and $79,000, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

How do I choose a physical therapist assistant school in Missouri?

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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