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2023 Most Focused Colleges for Physical Therapy Assistant

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Schools Highly Focused on Physical Therapy Assistant Major

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Schools Highly Focused on Physical Therapy Assistant Major” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2021-2022, 6,499 people earned their degree in physical therapy assistant, making the major the 111th most popular in the United States.

This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Physical Therapy Assistant Major” ranking analyzed 376 colleges that offered a degree in physical therapy assistant. That schools that top this list have a program in physical therapy assistant in which the largest percentage of students at the school are enrolled.

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Schools Highly Focused on Physical Therapy Assistant Major

The following schools top our list of the Best “Schools Highly Focused on Physical Therapy Assistant Major”.

Top 25 Most Focused Colleges for Physical Therapy Assistant

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SABER College
Miami, Florida

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend SABER College. The school came in at #1 for the Schools Highly Focused on Physical Therapy Assistant Major. SABER College is located in Miami, Florida and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 17 ’s physical therapy assistant degrees to qualified students.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 100%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full SABER College Physical Therapy Assistant Report

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South University, Montgomery
Montgomery, Alabama

Out of the 376 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Physical Therapy Assistant Major that were part of this year’s ranking, South University, Montgomery landed the #2 spot on the list. South University, Montgomery is a small school located in Montgomery, Alabama that handed out 28 ’s physical therapy assistant degrees in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Physical Therapy Assistant at South University, Montgomery

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Pittsburgh - Titusville. The school came in at #3 for the Schools Highly Focused on Physical Therapy Assistant Major. Pitt Titusville is a small public school situated in Titusville, Pennsylvania. It awarded 0 ’s physical therapy assistant degrees in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 3 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Full Pitt Titusville Physical Therapy Assistant Report

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Villa Maria College
Buffalo, New York

Out of the 376 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Physical Therapy Assistant Major that were part of this year’s ranking, Villa Maria College landed the #4 spot on the list. Villa is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Buffalo, New York. It awarded 11 ’s physical therapy assistant degrees in 2021-2022.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Kent State University at East Liverpool. The school came in at #5 for the Schools Highly Focused on Physical Therapy Assistant Major. Kent State University at East Liverpool is a small public school situated in East Liverpool, Ohio. It awarded 9 ’s physical therapy assistant degrees in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Physical Therapy Assistant at Kent State University at East Liverpool

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South University, Austin
Round Rock, Texas

South University, Austin landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Physical Therapy Assistant Major ranking. South University, Austin is a private for-profit institution located in Round Rock, Texas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 21 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full South University, Austin Physical Therapy Assistant Report

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Finlandia University
Hancock, Michigan

Finlandia University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Physical Therapy Assistant Major ranking. This small school is located in Hancock, Michigan, and it awarded 11 ’s physical therapy assistant degrees in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Physical Therapy Assistant at Finlandia University

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Fox College
Tinley Park, Illinois

Fox College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Physical Therapy Assistant Major ranking. Located in Tinley Park, Illinois, this small private for-profit school handed out 47 diplomas to qualified ’s physical therapy assistant students in 2021-2022.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Fox College Physical Therapy Assistant Report

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Casa Loma College
Sherman Oaks, California

Casa Loma College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Physical Therapy Assistant Major ranking, coming in at #9. Located in Sherman Oaks, California, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 30 diplomas to qualified ’s physical therapy assistant students in 2021-2022.

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Pennsylvania Institute of Technology ranked #10 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Physical Therapy Assistant Major list. This small school is located in Media, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 13 ’s physical therapy assistant degrees in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Physical Therapy Assistant at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology

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Professional Skills Institute landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Physical Therapy Assistant Major ranking. Professional Skills Institute is a small school located in Maumee, Ohio that handed out 22 ’s physical therapy assistant degrees in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

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EDP University - Humacao
Humacao, Puerto Rico

EDP University - Humacao ranked #12 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Physical Therapy Assistant Major list. EDP - Humacao is a private not-for-profit institution located in Humacao, Puerto Rico. The school has a small population, and it awarded 1 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

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Central Penn College
Summerdale, Pennsylvania

Central Penn College ranked #13 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Physical Therapy Assistant Major list. Central Penn is a small school located in Summerdale, Pennsylvania that handed out 46 ’s physical therapy assistant degrees in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read full report on Physical Therapy Assistant at Central Penn College

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With a ranking of #14, Kent State University at Ashtabula did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Physical Therapy Assistant Major list. This small school is located in Ashtabula, Ohio, and it awarded 31 ’s physical therapy assistant degrees in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Kent State University at Ashtabula Physical Therapy Assistant Report

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Bay State College
Boston, Massachusetts

Bay State College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Physical Therapy Assistant Major ranking. Bay State College is a small school located in Boston, Massachusetts that handed out 19 ’s physical therapy assistant degrees in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

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CBD College
Los Angeles, California

CBD College ranked #17 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Physical Therapy Assistant Major list. Community Based Education and Development is a private not-for-profit institution located in Los Angeles, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 62 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Community Based Education and Development Physical Therapy Assistant Report

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Taylor College
Belleview, Florida

Taylor College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Physical Therapy Assistant Major ranking. Taylor College is located in Belleview, Florida and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 19 ’s physical therapy assistant degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Taylor College Physical Therapy Assistant Report

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South University, Richmond
Glen Allen, Virginia

South University, Richmond came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Physical Therapy Assistant Major ranking. South University, Richmond is a small private for-profit school situated in Glen Allen, Virginia. It awarded 12 ’s physical therapy assistant degrees in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read more about Physical Therapy Assistant at South University, Richmond

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Carrington College, Las Vegas ranked #20 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Physical Therapy Assistant Major list. Las Vegas, Nevada is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out ’s physical therapy assistant degrees to 25 students in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Carrington College, Las Vegas Physical Therapy Assistant Report

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With a ranking of #21, Riverside College of Health Careers did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Physical Therapy Assistant Major list. This small school is located in Newport News, Virginia, and it awarded 20 ’s physical therapy assistant degrees in 2021-2022.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Physical Therapy Assistant at Riverside College of Health Careers

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With a ranking of #22, Concorde Career College - Garden Grove did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Physical Therapy Assistant Major list. Concorde Career College - Garden Grove is a private for-profit institution located in Garden Grove, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 23 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%.

Read more about Physical Therapy Assistant at Concorde Career College - Garden Grove

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Carrington College-Pleasant Hill
Pleasant Hill, California

With a ranking of #23, Carrington College-Pleasant Hill did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Physical Therapy Assistant Major list. Western Career College-Pleasant Hill is a small private for-profit school situated in Pleasant Hill, California. It awarded 24 ’s physical therapy assistant degrees in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.2% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Physical Therapy Assistant at Carrington College-Pleasant Hill

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South University, West Palm Beach
Royal Palm Beach, Florida

South University, West Palm Beach landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Physical Therapy Assistant Major ranking. Located in Royal Palm Beach, Florida, this small private for-profit school handed out 19 degrees to qualified ’s physical therapy assistant students in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

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Herzing University - Winter Park came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Physical Therapy Assistant Major ranking. Herzing University - Winter Park is located in Winter Park, Florida and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 33 ’s physical therapy assistant degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Physical Therapy Assistant at Herzing University - Winter Park

Rest of the Best 50 in Schools Highly Focused on Physical Therapy Assistant Major

Not only did these schools make the top 50 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

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Hodges University
Fort Myers, FL
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Harcum College
Bryn Mawr, PA
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Rest of the Top 15% Colleges in Schools Highly Focused on Physical Therapy Assistant Major

While not in the ’top 50’, these schools make the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

RankCollegeLocation
51Herzing University - BrookfieldBrookfield, WI
52Kellogg Community CollegeBattle Creek, MI
53Louisiana CollegePineville, LA
54Mount Aloysius CollegeCresson, PA
54Concorde Career Institute - MiramarMiramar, FL
54Clarkson CollegeOmaha, NE
57Cecil CollegeNorth East, MD

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