by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 3 schools in New Jersey to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of physical therapy assistant. Combined, these schools handed out 57 associate degrees in physical therapy assistant to qualified students.
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Your choice of physical therapy assistant for getting your associate degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for physical therapy assistant students working on their associate degree.
The physical therapy assistant school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Physical Therapy Assistant Associate Degree Schools in New Jersey.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in physical therapy assistant.
Essex County College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in physical therapy assistant. Located in the large city of Newark, Essex is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Essex County College
Union County College is a wonderful choice for students pursuing an associate degree in physical therapy assistant. Located in the suburb of Cranford, Union County College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Union County College
Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in physical therapy assistant has to take a look at Mercer County Community College. Located in the rural area of West Windsor, Mercer County Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Mercer County Community College
Explore all the Best Physical Therapy Assistant Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 429 | 303 |
| Pennsylvania | 379 | 343 |
| Maryland | 221 | 150 |
| Delaware | 96 | 25 |
One of 14 majors within the Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services area of study, Physical Therapy Assistant has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 107 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 92 |
| Other Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 28 |