by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 23 schools in Texas to determine which ones were the best for physical therapy assistant students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 475 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. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
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 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 the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Physical Therapy Assistant Associate Degree Schools in Texas list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for physical therapy assistant students seeking a an associate degree.
It is hard to beat Houston Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in physical therapy assistant. Located in the city of Houston, Houston Community College is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Houston Community College
South Texas College is a good option for individuals pursuing an associate degree in physical therapy assistant. South Texas College is a fairly large public college located in the medium-sized city of McAllen.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from South Texas College
Lone Star College System is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in physical therapy assistant. North Harris Montgomery is a very large public college located in the city of The Woodlands.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Lone Star College System
Tarrant County College District is a good option for students pursuing an associate degree in physical therapy assistant. Tarrant County College is a very large public college located in the city of Fort Worth.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Tarrant County College District
San Jacinto College is a very large public college located in the city of Pasadena.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from San Jacinto Community College
Austin Community College District is a very large public college located in the city of Austin.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Austin Community College District
DMC is a moderately-sized public college located in the city of Corpus Christi.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Del Mar College
Amarillo College is a moderately-sized public college located in the medium-sized city of Amarillo.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Amarillo College
Navarro College is a medium-sized public college located in the town of Corsicana.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Navarro College
Located in the fringe town of Weatherford, Weatherford College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Weatherford College
Explore all the Best Physical Therapy Assistant Schools in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 349 | 152 |
| New Mexico | 255 | 88 |
| Oklahoma | 222 | 136 |
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 | 326 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant | 311 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 121 |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | 50 |
| Anesthesiologist Assistant | 5 |