by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 12 schools in New York to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of physical therapy assistant. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 194 associate degrees in physical therapy assistant during the 2022-2023 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The physical therapy assistant associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality physical therapy assistant program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we consider a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for physical therapy assistant students working on their associate degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Physical Therapy Assistant Associate Degree Schools in New York ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in physical therapy assistant.
Nassau Community College is a good choice for individuals interested in an associate degree in physical therapy assistant. Nassau Community College is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Garden City.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Nassau Community College
LaGuardia Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in physical therapy assistant. LaGuardia is a large public college located in the city of Long Island City.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from LaGuardia Community College
Suffolk County Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in physical therapy assistant. Suffolk County Community College is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Selden.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Suffolk County Community College
Genesee Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in physical therapy assistant. Located in the town of Batavia, GCC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Genesee Community College
Located in the suburb of Middletown, SUNY Orange is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Orange County Community College
Located in the large city of Brooklyn, KCC is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Kingsborough Community College
Villa is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Buffalo.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Villa Maria College
Located in the remote town of Canton, SUNY Canton is a public school with a small student population.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from SUNY Canton
Located in the rural area of Sanborn, Niagara County Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Niagara County Community College
Herkimer College is a small public college located in the town of Herkimer.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Herkimer 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 379 | 343 |
| New Jersey | 249 | 84 |
| Maryland | 221 | 150 |
| Delaware | 96 | 25 |
Physical Therapy Assistant is one of 14 different types of Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 630 |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 187 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant | 47 |
| Other Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 28 |