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2023 Best Value Physical Therapy Assistant Schools For Those Getting Aid

299 Ranked Colleges
7,420 Degrees Awarded
$4,700 Avg Net Price*
Best Value Physical Therapy Assistant Schools For Those Getting Aid

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Physical Therapy Assistant Schools For Those Getting Aid” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

In 2020-2021, 7,420 people earned their degree in physical therapy assistant, making the major the 111th most popular in the United States.

This year’s “Best Value Physical Therapy Assistant Schools For Those Getting Aid” ranking looked at 299 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in physical therapy assistant. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent physical therapy assistant programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the physical therapy assistant program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Physical Therapy Assistant Schools For Those Getting Aid

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Physical Therapy Assistant Schools For Those Getting Aid.

Top 26 Best Value Colleges for Physical Therapy Assistant (With Aid)

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Florida State College at Jacksonville. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Physical Therapy Assistant Schools For Those Getting Aid. Florida State College at Jacksonville is a large public school situated in Jacksonville, Florida. It awarded 45 ’s physical therapy assistant degrees in 2020-2021.

FSCJ did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Physical Therapy Assistant Schools” list. It costs about $3,129 for physical therapy assistant students with aid per year to attend Florida State College at Jacksonville.

Read more about Physical Therapy Assistant at Florida State College at Jacksonville

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Houston Community College. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Physical Therapy Assistant Schools For Those Getting Aid. Houston Community College is a large public school situated in Houston, Texas. It awarded 14 ’s physical therapy assistant degrees in 2020-2021.

Houston Community College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Physical Therapy Assistant Schools” list. The yearly cost to attend Houston Community College is $4,813 for Physical Therapy Assistant students with aid.

Read more about Physical Therapy Assistant at Houston Community College

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Atlanta Technical College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Physical Therapy Assistant Schools For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, this small public school awarded 9 diplomas to qualified ’s physical therapy assistant students in 2020-2021.

The yearly cost to attend Atlanta Area Tech is $-209 for physical therapy assistant students with aid. The negative number means the student will receive more financial aid on average than it costs to attend the school.

Full Atlanta Technical College Physical Therapy Assistant Report

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Out of the 299 schools in the Best Value Physical Therapy Assistant Schools For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Chattahoochee Technical College landed the #4 spot on the list. Chattahoochee Technical College is a public institution located in Marietta, Georgia. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 13 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Chattahoochee Technical College also claimed a top spot on our “Best Physical Therapy Assistant Schools” list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in that analysis. The estimated yearly cost for Chattahoochee Technical College is $2,834 for physical therapy assistant students with aid.

Read more about Physical Therapy Assistant at Chattahoochee Technical College

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South Texas College
McAllen, Texas

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend South Texas College. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Physical Therapy Assistant Schools For Those Getting Aid. South Texas College is a large public school situated in McAllen, Texas. It awarded 14 ’s physical therapy assistant degrees in 2020-2021.

It costs about $1,504 for physical therapy assistant students with aid per year to attend South Texas College.

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Central Georgia Technical College
Warner Robins, Georgia

Central Georgia Technical College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Physical Therapy Assistant Schools For Those Getting Aid ranking. CGTC is a medium-sized school located in Warner Robins, Georgia that handed out 13 ’s physical therapy assistant degrees in 2020-2021.

CGTC also claimed a top spot on our “Best Physical Therapy Assistant Schools” list. It’s in the top [COLLEGE_QUALITY_PECTENTILE_ALL_LEVES]% of all schools in this category. It costs about $2,404 for physical therapy assistant students with aid per year to attend CGTC.

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Cerritos College
Norwalk, California

Cerritos College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Physical Therapy Assistant Schools For Those Getting Aid list. This fairly large school is located in Norwalk, California, and it awarded 24 ’s physical therapy assistant degrees in 2020-2021.

Cerritos College also claimed a top spot on our “Best Physical Therapy Assistant Schools” list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in that analysis. The yearly cost to attend Cerritos College is $2,310 for physical therapy assistant students with aid.

Full Cerritos College Physical Therapy Assistant Report

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Indian River State College
Fort Pierce, Florida

Indian River State College did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Physical Therapy Assistant Schools For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #8. This fairly large school is located in Fort Pierce, Florida, and it awarded 16 ’s physical therapy assistant degrees in 2020-2021.

It costs about $3,786 for Physical Therapy Assistant students with aid per year to attend Indian River State College.

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Sinclair Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Physical Therapy Assistant Schools For Those Getting Aid ranking. Sinclair Community College is a public institution located in Dayton, Ohio. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 16 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Sinclair Community College, the school also landed the #18 spot in our “Best Physical Therapy Assistant Schools” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Sinclair Community College is $4,959 for Physical Therapy Assistant students with aid.

Full Sinclair Community College Physical Therapy Assistant Report

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Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, Indiana

Ivy Tech Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Physical Therapy Assistant Schools For Those Getting Aid list. Indianapolis, Indiana is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s physical therapy assistant degrees to 53 students in 2020-2021.

Ivy Tech Community College also took the #7 spot in our “Best Physical Therapy Assistant Schools” ranking. It costs about $7,669 for Physical Therapy Assistant students with aid per year to attend Ivy Tech Community College.

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Lanier Technical College
Oakwood, Georgia

With a ranking of #11, Lanier Technical College did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Physical Therapy Assistant Schools For Those Getting Aid list. Lanier Technical College is a medium-sized public school situated in Oakwood, Georgia. It awarded 17 ’s physical therapy assistant degrees in 2020-2021.

Lanier Technical College excels when it comes to physical therapy assistant quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our “Best Physical Therapy Assistant Schools” list. The estimated yearly cost for Lanier Technical College is $6,089 for physical therapy assistant students with aid.

Full Lanier Technical College Physical Therapy Assistant Report

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Austin Community College District landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Best Value Physical Therapy Assistant Schools For Those Getting Aid ranking. Austin Community College District is a large school located in Austin, Texas that handed out 27 ’s physical therapy assistant degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our physical therapy assistant students with aid list, Austin Community College District has also earned the #20 rank in our “Best Physical Therapy Assistant Schools” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Austin Community College District is $7,224 for Physical Therapy Assistant students with aid.

Full Austin Community College District Physical Therapy Assistant Report

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With a ranking of #13, City Colleges of Chicago - Malcolm X College did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Physical Therapy Assistant Schools For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Chicago, Illinois, this medium-sized public school awarded 21 diplomas to qualified ’s physical therapy assistant students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Malcolm X College is also in the top of our “Best Physical Therapy Assistant Schools” ranking. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in that analysis. The yearly cost to attend Malcolm X College is $3,274 for physical therapy assistant students with aid.

Full City Colleges of Chicago - Malcolm X College Physical Therapy Assistant Report

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Delaware Technical Community College - Terry ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Physical Therapy Assistant Schools For Those Getting Aid list. Delaware Technical Community College - Terry is located in Dover, Delaware and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 25 ’s physical therapy assistant degrees to qualified students.

Delaware Tech also made our “Best Physical Therapy Assistant Schools” list, coming in at #5. It costs about $8,479 for Physical Therapy Assistant students with aid per year to attend Delaware Technical Community College - Terry.

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Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, North Carolina

With a ranking of #15, Central Piedmont Community College did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Physical Therapy Assistant Schools For Those Getting Aid list. Charlotte, North Carolina is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s physical therapy assistant degrees to 18 students in 2020-2021.

Central Piedmont Community College also took the #14 spot in our “Best Physical Therapy Assistant Schools” ranking. It costs about $5,710 for Physical Therapy Assistant students with aid per year to attend Central Piedmont Community College.

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Wallace Community College, Dothan landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Best Value Physical Therapy Assistant Schools For Those Getting Aid ranking. Wallace, Dothan is located in Dothan, Alabama and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 24 ’s physical therapy assistant degrees to qualified students.

The yearly cost to attend Wallace, Dothan is $1,384 for Physical Therapy Assistant students with aid.

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Southwestern Community College
Sylva, North Carolina

Southwestern Community College did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Physical Therapy Assistant Schools For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #17. Located in Sylva, North Carolina, this small public school handed out 13 diplomas to qualified ’s physical therapy assistant students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Southwestern Community College is also in the top of our “Best Physical Therapy Assistant Schools” ranking. It’s in the top [COLLEGE_QUALITY_PECTENTILE_ALL_LEVES]% of all schools in this category. It costs about $5,670 for physical therapy assistant students with aid per year to attend Southwestern Community College.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read full report on Physical Therapy Assistant at Southwestern Community College

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Amarillo College
Amarillo, Texas

Amarillo College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Physical Therapy Assistant Schools For Those Getting Aid ranking. Amarillo College is a medium-sized public school situated in Amarillo, Texas. It awarded 16 ’s physical therapy assistant degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Amarillo College is also in the top of our “Best Physical Therapy Assistant Schools” ranking. It’s in the top [COLLEGE_QUALITY_PECTENTILE_ALL_LEVES]% of all schools in this category. It costs about $6,098 for physical therapy assistant students with aid per year to attend Amarillo College.

Full Amarillo College Physical Therapy Assistant Report

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Western Technical College
La Crosse, Wisconsin

Western Technical College landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Best Value Physical Therapy Assistant Schools For Those Getting Aid ranking. This small school is located in La Crosse, Wisconsin, and it awarded 14 ’s physical therapy assistant degrees in 2020-2021.

Western Technical College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Physical Therapy Assistant Schools” list. The yearly cost to attend Western Technical College is $10,279 for Physical Therapy Assistant students with aid.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Read more about Physical Therapy Assistant at Western Technical College

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With a ranking of #20, Eastern Florida State College did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Physical Therapy Assistant Schools For Those Getting Aid list. Eastern Florida State College is a fairly large school located in Cocoa, Florida that handed out 15 ’s physical therapy assistant degrees in 2020-2021.

It costs about $4,743 for Physical Therapy Assistant students with aid per year to attend EFSC.

Full Eastern Florida State College Physical Therapy Assistant Report

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Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor, Michigan

Washtenaw Community College landed the #21 spot on the 2023 Best Value Physical Therapy Assistant Schools For Those Getting Aid ranking. Washtenaw Community College is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 18 ’s physical therapy assistant degrees to qualified students.

It costs about $3,624 for physical therapy assistant students with aid per year to attend Washtenaw Community College.

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Lake Washington Institute of Technology landed the #22 spot on the 2023 Best Value Physical Therapy Assistant Schools For Those Getting Aid ranking. Kirkland, Washington is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s physical therapy assistant degrees to 11 students in 2020-2021.

LWTech also took the #21 spot in our “Best Physical Therapy Assistant Schools” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for LWTech is $9,157 for physical therapy assistant students with aid.

Read more about Physical Therapy Assistant at Lake Washington Institute of Technology

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With a ranking of #23, Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Physical Therapy Assistant Schools For Those Getting Aid list. Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute is located in Hudson, North Carolina and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 18 ’s physical therapy assistant degrees to qualified students.

The estimated yearly cost for CCCTI is $4,947 for Physical Therapy Assistant students with aid.

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Henry Ford College
Dearborn, Michigan

Henry Ford College did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Physical Therapy Assistant Schools For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #24. This fairly large school is located in Dearborn, Michigan, and it awarded 38 ’s physical therapy assistant degrees in 2020-2021.

The yearly cost to attend Henry Ford College is $3,194 for physical therapy assistant students with aid.

Full Henry Ford College Physical Therapy Assistant Report

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Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, North Carolina

Fayetteville Technical Community College landed the #25 spot on the 2023 Best Value Physical Therapy Assistant Schools For Those Getting Aid ranking. Fayetteville Technical Community College is a public institution located in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 33 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

It costs about $4,337 for Physical Therapy Assistant students with aid per year to attend FTCC.

Full FTCC Physical Therapy Assistant Report

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Elgin Community College landed the #25 spot on the 2023 Best Value Physical Therapy Assistant Schools For Those Getting Aid ranking. Elgin, Illinois is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s physical therapy assistant degrees to 25 students in 2020-2021.

The estimated yearly cost for ECC is $3,828 for physical therapy assistant students with aid.

Full Elgin Community College Physical Therapy Assistant Report

Rest of the Best 44 in Best Value Physical Therapy Assistant Schools For Those Getting Aid

Not only did these schools make the top 44 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

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LaGuardia Community College
Long Island City, New York
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St Philip's College
San Antonio, Texas
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Lake Land College
Mattoon, Illinois
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Oakton Community College
Des Plaines, Illinois
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Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, Texas
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San Juan College
Farmington, New Mexico
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Miami Dade College
Miami, Florida
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Florida Gateway College
Lake City, Florida
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Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, Utah
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Nassau Community College
Garden City, New York
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Mount Wachusett Community College
Gardner, Massachusetts
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College of the Sequoias
Visalia, California
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Pensacola State College
Pensacola, Florida
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Sacramento City College
Sacramento, California

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