by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 23 schools in Florida to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of physical therapy assistant. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 787 associate degrees in physical therapy assistant during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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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 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 Florida.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in physical therapy assistant.
Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in physical therapy assistant. Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Fort Lauderdale.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale
Every student who is interested in an associate degree in physical therapy assistant has to look into Florida State College at Jacksonville. Located in the city of Jacksonville, FSCJ is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Florida State College at Jacksonville
Rasmussen University - Florida is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in physical therapy assistant. Rasmussen University - Florida is a medium-sized private for-profit university located in the small city of Ocala.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Rasmussen University - Florida
Broward College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in physical therapy assistant. BC is a fairly large public college located in the midsize city of Fort Lauderdale.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Broward College
Herzing University - Winter Park is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Winter Park.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Herzing University - Winter Park
South University, Tampa is a small private for-profit university located in the large city of Tampa.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from South University, Tampa
Located in the large city of Miami, MDC is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Miami Dade College
Indian River State College is a large public college located in the suburb of Fort Pierce.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Indian River State College
Located in the city of Sanford, Seminole State is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Seminole State College of Florida
Located in the city of Daytona Beach, Daytona State College is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in physical therapy assistant from Daytona State 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 |
| 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 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 428 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 425 |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | 266 |
| Anesthesiologist Assistant | 8 |
