The average annual wage of the occupations is $65,860 and $32 per hour. 1 vocational program could be taken for the Physical Therapist Assistants career. Based on BLS data, a total of 104,000 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The 2025 average tuition over the programs for preparing Physical Therapist Assistants is $37,440. The average length of the programs is 256 hours and the average completion time is 17.19 months.
The following 1 vocational program is required or helpful to prepare Physical Therapist Assistants. Total 22 schools are offering certificate programs. If you want to check schools for bachelor's or graduate degrees, check Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant page.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant | 22 | $37,440 | $2,081 | 256 Hours | 17.19 Months |
The following 19 occupations are related to Physical Therapist Assistants.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Annual Wages | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician Assistants | 146K | $130,490 | $63 |
| Occupational Therapists | 145K | $96,790 | $47 |
| Physical Therapists | 241K | $100,440 | $48 |
| Radiation Therapists | 16,640 | $104,420 | $50 |
| Recreational Therapists | 15,540 | $60,910 | $29 |
| Respiratory Therapists | 130K | $80,340 | $39 |
| Registered Nurses | 3,175K | $94,480 | $45 |
| Nurse Practitioners | 280K | $128,490 | $62 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | 35,100 | $306,640 | $147 |
| Physicians, All Other | 310K | $248,640 | $120 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | 116K | $43,650 | $21 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | 630K | $60,790 | $29 |
| Surgical Assistants | 18,780 | $65,190 | $31 |
| Psychiatric Aides | 32,310 | $41,000 | $20 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | 46,090 | $68,170 | $33 |
| Occupational Therapy Aides | 4,430 | $42,060 | $20 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | 42,390 | $34,810 | $17 |
| Massage Therapists | 92,650 | $62,560 | $30 |
| Medical Assistants | 763K | $43,350 | $21 |
The following 22 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Physical Therapist Assistants. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.