by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 5 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Physical Therapy Assistant Associate Degree Schools in Mississippi ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 82 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 good 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 complete 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 Mississippi.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in physical therapy assistant.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in physical therapy assistant. Located in the rural area of Perkinston, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Itawamba Community College is a good choice for students interested in an associate degree in physical therapy assistant. ICC is a small public college located in the rural area of Fulton.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Itawamba Community College
Pearl River Community College is a wonderful option for students pursuing an associate degree in physical therapy assistant. Located in the rural area of Poplarville, Pearl River Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Pearl River Community College
It's difficult to beat Meridian Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in physical therapy assistant. Located in the remote town of Meridian, MCC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Meridian Community College
Located in the rural area of Raymond, Hinds Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Hinds Community College
Explore all the Best Physical Therapy Assistant Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 232 | 787 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 43 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 18 |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | 6 |