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2025 Best Physical Therapy Assistant Associate Degree Schools in Texas

23 Colleges in Texas
475 Associate Degrees
Ranked #17 in popularity, physical therapy assistant is one of the most sought-after associate degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

For 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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Choosing a Great Physical Therapy Assistant School for Your Associate Degree

Best Physical Therapy Assistant Associate Degree Schools in Texas 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:

Quality Overall Is Important

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.

Other Factors We Consider

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.

One Size Does Not Fit All

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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.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Physical Therapy Assistant in Texas

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for physical therapy assistant students seeking a an associate degree.

10 Top Texas Schools for an Associate in Physical Therapy Assistant

1
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
30 Annual Graduates

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

2
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
14 Annual Graduates

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

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Lone Star College System
The Woodlands, TX
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
20 Annual Graduates

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

4
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
26 Annual Graduates

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

5
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
18 Annual Graduates

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

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
16 Annual Graduates

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

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Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
17 Annual Graduates

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

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Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
9 Annual Graduates

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

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Navarro College
Corsicana, TX
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
12 Annual Graduates

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

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Weatherford College
Weatherford, TX
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
19 Annual Graduates

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

Best Physical Therapy Assistant Colleges in the Southwest Region

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

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One of 14 majors within the Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services area of study, Physical Therapy Assistant has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Physical Therapy Assistant

Related Major Annual Graduates
Occupational Therapist Assistant 326
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant 311
Medical/Clinical Assistant 121
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 50
Anesthesiologist Assistant 5

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