by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 93 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Physical Therapy Assistant Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 2,104 associate degrees in physical therapy assistant during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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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 take this into account we include a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection 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.
The physical therapy assistant school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Physical Therapy Assistant Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for physical therapy assistant students seeking a an associate degree. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a great choice for individuals interested in an associate degree in physical therapy assistant. Located in the medium-sized city of Fort Lauderdale, Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale
South College is a great decision for individuals interested in an associate degree in physical therapy assistant. South College is a moderately-sized private for-profit college located in the medium-sized city of Knoxville.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from South College
It's hard to beat ECPI University if you wish to pursue an associate degree in physical therapy assistant. Located in the large city of Virginia Beach, ECPI University is a private for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from ECPI University
Southern Adventist University is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in physical therapy assistant. Located in the large suburb of Collegedale, Southern Adventist is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Southern Adventist University
CGTC is a medium-sized public college located in the small city of Warner Robins.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Central Georgia Technical College
Located in the city of Jonesboro, A-State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Arkansas State University - Main Campus
FSCJ is a fairly large public college located in the city of Jacksonville.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Florida State College at Jacksonville
Located in the small suburb of Radford, Radford is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Radford University
Trident Technical College is a large public college located in the midsize city of Charleston.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Trident Technical College
Located in the city of Ocala, Rasmussen University - Florida is a private for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Rasmussen University - Florida
Located in the city of Charlotte, Central Piedmont Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Central Piedmont Community College
Located in the medium-sized city of Fort Lauderdale, BC is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Broward College
Lanier Technical College is a moderately-sized public college located in the rural area of Gainesville.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Lanier Technical College
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Physical Therapy Assistant Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Wallace State Community College, Hanceville | Hanceville, AL |
| 15 | Herzing University - Winter Park | Winter Park, FL |
| 16 | Greenville Technical College | Greenville, SC |
| 17 | Arkansas Tech University | Russellville, AR |
| 18 | Delgado Community College | New Orleans, LA |
| 19 | Jackson State Community College | Jackson, TN |
| 20 | Bossier Parish Community College | Bossier City, LA |
| 21 | Jefferson Community and Technical College | Louisville, KY |
| 22 | Northern Virginia Community College | Annandale, VA |
| 23 | South University, Tampa | Tampa, FL |
Explore the best physical therapy assistant colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 272 | 90 |
| Florida | 232 | 787 |
| North Carolina | 231 | 184 |
| Georgia | 217 | 99 |
| West Virginia | 180 | 38 |
| Tennessee | 170 | 201 |
| Arkansas | 161 | 91 |
| Virginia | 158 | 206 |
| Kentucky | 129 | 90 |
| Louisiana | 124 | 80 |
| Alabama | 109 | 138 |
| South Carolina | 105 | 100 |
Physical Therapy Assistant is one of 14 different types of Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services programs to choose from.
