by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools in the New England Region to determine which ones were the best for physical therapy assistant students pursuing a associate degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 219 associate degrees in physical therapy assistant during the 2020-2021 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The physical therapy assistant associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality physical therapy assistant program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we include a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges 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 New England Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for physical therapy assistant students seeking a an associate degree.
It's difficult to beat Mount Wachusett Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in physical therapy assistant. Located in the rural area of Gardner, MWCC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Mount Wachusett Community College
Springfield Technical Community College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in physical therapy assistant. STCC is a small public college located in the city of Springfield.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Springfield Technical Community College
New England Institute of Technology is a good decision for individuals pursuing an associate degree in physical therapy assistant. Located in the large suburb of East Greenwich, New England Tech is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from New England Institute of Technology
North Shore Community College is a wonderful choice for students pursuing an associate degree in physical therapy assistant. Located in the suburb of Danvers, North Shore Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from North Shore Community College
CCRI is a fairly large public college located in the small city of Warwick.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Community College of Rhode Island
NH Community Technical College - Claremont is a fairly small public college located in the rural area of Claremont.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from River Valley Community College
Located in the medium-sized suburb of Waterbury, Naugatuck Valley Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Naugatuck Valley Community College
UMPI is a small public university located in the rural area of Presque Isle.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from University of Maine at Presque Isle
Located in the city of Norwalk, NCC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Norwalk Community College
BCC is a small public college located in the rural area of Pittsfield.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Berkshire Community College
Explore the best physical therapy assistant colleges for a specific state in the New England Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 257 | 91 |
| Connecticut | 156 | 42 |
| New Hampshire | 114 | 19 |
| Rhode Island | 101 | 51 |
| Maine | 94 | 16 |
Physical Therapy Assistant is one of 14 different types of Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 196 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 172 |
| Other Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 28 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant | 16 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant | 7 |
