PTA programs in Texas
Looking for physical therapist assistant schools in Texas? There are 29, including 22 public colleges and 7 private career schools. Physical therapist assistants in Texas earn a median $78,000 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 29
- Public colleges
- 22
- Median pay in TX
- $78,000
- Cities with schools
- 8
24 physical therapist assistant schools
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Austin Community College District
Austin, TX · Public
- Physical therapist assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +25
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College of Health Care Professions - San Antonio
San Antonio, TX · Private
- Physical therapist assistant
- Medical assistant
- EMT & paramedic
- +4
Concorde Career College - San Antonio
San Antonio, TX · Private
- Physical therapist assistant
- Medical assistant
- Dental assistant
- +4
Concorde Career College-Dallas
Dallas, TX · Private
- Physical therapist assistant
- Medical assistant
- Dental assistant
- +4
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX · Public
- Physical therapist assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +26
Houston Community College
Houston, TX · Public
- Physical therapist assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +29
Lone Star College System
The Woodlands, TX · Public
- Physical therapist assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +23
McLennan Community College
Waco, TX · Public
- Physical therapist assistant
- Medical assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +15
Navarro College
Corsicana, TX · Public
- Physical therapist assistant
- Welding
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +7
Northeast Texas Community College
Mount Pleasant, TX · Public
- Physical therapist assistant
- Electrician
- Automotive technician
- +9
Pima Medical Institute - Houston
Houston, TX · Private
- Physical therapist assistant
- Medical assistant
- Phlebotomy
- +8
Rio Grande Valley College
Pharr, TX · Private
- Physical therapist assistant
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +4
San Jacinto Community College
Pasadena, TX · Public
- Physical therapist assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +27
St. Philip's College
San Antonio, TX · Public
- Physical therapist assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +25
Victoria College
Victoria, TX · Public
- Physical therapist assistant
- Welding
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +5
Weatherford College
Weatherford, TX · Public
- Physical therapist assistant
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- +11
Wharton County Junior College
Wharton, TX · Public
- Physical therapist assistant
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +12
PTA programs by city
- Houston (4 within 30 mi)
- San Antonio (3 within 30 mi)
- Pasadena (3 within 30 mi)
- McAllen (3 within 30 mi)
- Missouri City (3 within 30 mi)
- Schertz (3 within 30 mi)
- Weslaco (3 within 30 mi)
- Rosenberg (3 within 30 mi)
What physical therapist assistants earn in Texas
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Physical therapist assistant salary in TexasHow to become a physical therapist assistant
- Median pay
- $78,000
- $37.50 an hour
- Typical range
- $43,900–$99,640
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in TX
- 10,510
- 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 Texas?
We list 29 schools in Texas with physical therapist assistant programs: 22 public colleges and 7 private career schools. Campuses are in San Antonio, El Paso, Houston, McAllen, and Amarillo.
Are there community college physical therapist assistant programs in Texas?
Yes. 22 public colleges in Texas 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 Texas?
Among the 29 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $1,751 to $28,106. 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 Texas?
The median pay for physical therapist assistants in Texas is $78,000 a year, and most earn between $43,900 and $99,640, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a physical therapist assistant school in Texas?
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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- Esthetician schools (69)
- LPN programs (65)
- HVAC schools (60)
- Medical billing and coding schools (56)
- Barber schools (55)
- EMT and paramedic schools (53)
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PTA programs in other states
- 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)