by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 7 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Physical Therapy Assistant Associate Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 138 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. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a good 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 picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Physical Therapy Assistant Associate Degree Schools in Alabama ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in physical therapy assistant.
Wallace State Community College, Hanceville is a good decision for individuals pursuing an associate degree in physical therapy assistant. Located in the town of Hanceville, Wallace State, Hanceville is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Wallace State Community College, Hanceville
It is hard to beat South University, Montgomery if you wish to pursue an associate degree in physical therapy assistant. Located in the city of Montgomery, South University, Montgomery is a private for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from South University, Montgomery
Wallace Community College, Dothan is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in physical therapy assistant. Located in the small city of Dothan, Wallace, Dothan is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Wallace Community College, Dothan
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in physical therapy assistant has to check out Southern Union State Community College. Located in the rural area of Wadley, Southern Union State Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Southern Union State Community College
Located in the city of Mobile, Bishop State Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Bishop State Community College
Located in the rural area of Tanner, Calhoun Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from John C Calhoun State Community College
Jeff State is a moderately-sized public college located in the city of Birmingham.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Jefferson State Community College
Explore all the Best Physical Therapy Assistant Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that 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 |
| South Carolina | 105 | 100 |
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 | 117 |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 56 |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | 1 |
