by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 7 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Physical Therapy Assistant Schools in the New England Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 216 degrees in physical therapy assistant to qualified students.
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The physical therapy assistant program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Physical Therapy Assistant rankings. We derive our Best Overall Physical Therapy Assistant School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Physical Therapy Assistant Schools in the New England Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the physical therapy assistant degree levels they offer.
Capital Community College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in physical therapy assistant. Capital Community College is a very large public college located in the midsize city of Hartford. A Best Colleges rank of #255 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Capital Community College is a great college overall.More information about a degree in physical therapy assistant from Capital Community College
It's hard to beat New England Institute of Technology if you want to pursue a degree in physical therapy assistant. New England Tech is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of East Greenwich. A Best Colleges rank of #677 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means New England Tech is a great school overall.
There were about 24 physical therapy assistant students who graduated with this degree at New England Tech in the most recent data year.
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North Shore Community College is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a degree in physical therapy assistant. North Shore Community College is a small public college located in the suburb of Danvers. A Best Colleges rank of #554 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means North Shore Community College is a great college overall.
There were about 21 physical therapy assistant students who graduated with this degree at North Shore Community College in the most recent year we have data available.
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It's difficult to beat Springfield Technical Community College if you wish to pursue a degree in physical therapy assistant. Located in the city of Springfield, STCC is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 50th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.
There were roughly 22 physical therapy assistant students who graduated with this degree at STCC in the most recent data year.
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Located in the remote town of Fairfield, Kennebec Valley Community College is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 14th out of 19 colleges for overall quality in the state of Maine.
There were approximately 14 physical therapy assistant students who graduated with this degree at Kennebec Valley Community College in the most recent data year.
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Located in the rural area of Claremont, NH Community Technical College - Claremont is a public college with a fairly small student population. This college ranks 5th out of 17 colleges for overall quality in the state of New Hampshire.
There were approximately 8 physical therapy assistant students who graduated with this degree at NH Community Technical College - Claremont in the most recent data year.
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Located in the city of Warwick, CCRI is a public college with a large student population. This college ranks 9th out of 9 colleges for overall quality in the state of Rhode Island.
There were about 33 physical therapy assistant students who graduated with this degree at CCRI in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in physical therapy assistant from Community College of Rhode IslandExplore the best physical therapy assistant schools for a specific state in the New England Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 854 | 91 |
| Connecticut | 538 | 42 |
| Rhode Island | 436 | 51 |
| Maine | 396 | 16 |
| New Hampshire | 395 | 19 |
Physical Therapy Assistant is one of 14 different types of Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services programs to choose from.
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