by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 21 schools in Florida 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 562 associate degrees in physical therapy assistant during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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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 Florida.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in physical therapy assistant.
Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in physical therapy assistant. Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Fort Lauderdale.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale
Broward College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in physical therapy assistant. BC is a fairly large public college located in the city of Fort Lauderdale.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Broward College
It's hard to beat South University, Tampa if you want to pursue an associate degree in physical therapy assistant. South University, Tampa is a fairly small private for-profit university located in the city of Tampa.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from South University, Tampa
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in physical therapy assistant has to look into Florida State College at Jacksonville. Located in the city of Jacksonville, FSCJ is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Florida State College at Jacksonville
South University, West Palm Beach is a small private for-profit university located in the large suburb of Royal Palm Beach.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from South University, West Palm Beach
Indian River State College is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Fort Pierce.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Indian River State College
Herzing University - Winter Park is a fairly small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Winter Park.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Herzing University - Winter Park
Florida National University - Main Campus is a small private for-profit university located in the large suburb of Hialeah.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Florida National University - Main Campus
Located in the city of Miami, MDC is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Miami Dade College
Pensacola State is a moderately-sized public college located in the city of Pensacola.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Pensacola State College
Explore all the Best Physical Therapy Assistant Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 272 | 90 |
| North Carolina | 231 | 184 |
| Georgia | 217 | 99 |
| West Virginia | 180 | 38 |
| Tennessee | 170 | 201 |
| Arkansas | 161 | 91 |
| Virginia | 158 | 206 |
| Kentucky | 129 | 90 |
| Louisiana | 124 | 80 |
| Alabama | 109 | 138 |
| South Carolina | 105 | 100 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 398 |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 305 |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | 271 |