by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 29 schools in the Far Western US Region to determine which ones were the best for physical therapy assistant students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 825 associate degrees in physical therapy assistant to qualified students.
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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. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
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.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full 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.
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 the Far Western US Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in physical therapy assistant.
Loma Linda University is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in physical therapy assistant. Located in the suburb of Loma Linda, Loma Linda University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Loma Linda University
Carrington College-Pleasant Hill is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in physical therapy assistant. Located in the large suburb of Pleasant Hill, Western Career College-Pleasant Hill is a private for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Carrington College-Pleasant Hill
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in physical therapy assistant has to take a look at Lake Washington Institute of Technology. LWTech is a small public school located in the suburb of Kirkland.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Lake Washington Institute of Technology
It's difficult to beat Cerritos College if you want to pursue an associate degree in physical therapy assistant. Cerritos College is a large public college located in the large suburb of Norwalk.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Cerritos College
UAA is a large public university located in the large city of Anchorage.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from University of Alaska Anchorage
Kapiolani CC is a moderately-sized public college located in the large city of Honolulu.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Kapiolani Community College
Located in the large city of Irvine, Stanbridge is a private for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Stanbridge University
Located in the city of Bellingham, Whatcom Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Whatcom Community College
CSN is a very large public college located in the large city of Las Vegas.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from College of Southern Nevada
Sacramento City is a fairly large public college located in the city of Sacramento.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Sacramento City College
Explore the best physical therapy assistant schools for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 405 | 486 |
| Washington | 288 | 178 |
| Oregon | 260 | 49 |
| Nevada | 185 | 86 |
| Hawaii | 79 | 14 |
| Alaska | 71 | 12 |
One of 14 majors within the Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services area of study, Physical Therapy Assistant has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 1,039 |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 376 |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | 123 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant | 92 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant | 23 |
| Anesthesiologist Assistant | 7 |
