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2027 Best Value Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant Schools in Mississippi

8 Colleges in the United States
$15,912 Avg Student Debt
$32,308 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant Badge [Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant](/majors/health-care-professions/allied-health-medical-assisting-services/physical-therapy-technician-assistant/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong physical therapy technician/assistant education at a price that pays off.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools to find the best return on investment for physical therapy technician/assistant students.

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2027 Best Value Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant Schools in Mississippi

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in physical therapy technician/assistant, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant Schools

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Mississippi Delta Community College tops our 2027 list of the best value physical therapy technician/assistant schools in Mississippi. Mississippi Delta Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Moorhead. Students from in state pay about $3,540 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for physical therapy technician/assistant graduates is $13,819. Physical Therapy Technician/assistant graduates of Mississippi Delta Community College earn a median of $42,854 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Hinds Community College earned it the #2 place for physical therapy technician/assistant. Hinds Community College is a large public school located in the rural area of Raymond. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,250, compared with $7,300 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,505 to complete the physical therapy technician/assistant program here. Soon after graduation, physical therapy technician/assistant degree recipients from Hinds Community College generally make around $38,314. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Itawamba Community College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value physical therapy technician/assistant schools. Itawamba Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Fulton. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,420, while out-of-state students pay about $5,820. Physical Therapy Technician/assistant graduates carry a median of $17,755 in student loans. Early-career physical therapy technician/assistant graduates make about $45,207. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Holmes Community College came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value physical therapy technician/assistant schools. Holmes Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Goodman. Students from in state pay about $3,710 in tuition and fees, compared with $6,610 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,707 to complete the physical therapy technician/assistant program here. Soon after graduation, physical therapy technician/assistant degree recipients from Holmes Community College generally make around $42,578. Set against $19,707 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Meridian Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in physical therapy technician/assistant, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the town of Meridian, Meridian Community College is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,078, compared with $6,478 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for physical therapy technician/assistant graduates is $10,368. Early-career physical therapy technician/assistant graduates make about $28,895. Set against $10,368 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Pearl River Community College landed the #6 spot for physical therapy technician/assistant value this year. Pearl River Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Poplarville. Students from in state pay about $3,700 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $6,100. Typical student debt for physical therapy technician/assistant graduates is $19,500. Physical Therapy Technician/assistant graduates of Pearl River Community College earn a median of $42,444 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $19,500 median debt.

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Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value physical therapy technician/assistant schools. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a large public school located in the rural area of Perkinston. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,250, compared with $7,850 for out-of-state students. Physical Therapy Technician/assistant graduates carry a median of $11,653 in student loans. Soon after graduation, physical therapy technician/assistant degree recipients from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College generally make around $34,214. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Northwest Mississippi Community College ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value physical therapy technician/assistant schools. Northwest Mississippi Community College is a large public school located in the town of Senatobia. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,740. Students borrow a median of $9,990 to complete the physical therapy technician/assistant program here. Physical Therapy Technician/assistant graduates of Northwest Mississippi Community College earn a median of $35,001 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 8 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 ranked schools only.

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