PTA programs in Puerto Rico

Looking for physical therapist assistant schools in Puerto Rico? There are 4, including 2 private nonprofit schools and 2 private career schools. Physical therapist assistants in Puerto Rico earn a median $29,710 a year, according to the BLS.

Schools
4
Public colleges
0
Median pay in PR
$29,710
Cities with schools
1

4 physical therapist assistant schools

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  1. Dewey University-Carolina

    Carolina, PR · Private

    • Physical therapist assistant
    • Pharmacy technician
    • Medical billing & coding

  2. Huertas College

    Caguas, PR · Private

    • Physical therapist assistant
    • HVAC technician
    • Pharmacy technician
    • +5

  3. Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce

    Mercedita, PR · Private

    • Physical therapist assistant
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • Pharmacy technician
    • +5

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  5. NUC University

    Bayamon, PR · Private

    • Physical therapist assistant
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +22

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What physical therapist assistants earn in Puerto Rico

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

Physical therapist assistant salary in Puerto RicoHow to become a physical therapist assistant

Median pay
$29,710
$14.28 an hour
Typical range
$22,460–$67,100
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in PR
830
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 Puerto Rico?

We list 4 schools in Puerto Rico with physical therapist assistant programs: 2 private nonprofit schools and 2 private career schools. Campuses are in Carolina, Caguas, Mercedita, and Bayamon.

How much does physical therapist assistant school cost in Puerto Rico?

Among the 4 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $4,041 to $9,026. 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 Puerto Rico?

The median pay for physical therapist assistants in Puerto Rico is $29,710 a year, and most earn between $22,460 and $67,100, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

How do I choose a physical therapist assistant school in Puerto Rico?

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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