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2024 Best Physical Therapy Assistant Schools in Ohio

20 Colleges in Ohio
337 Physical Therapy Assistant Degrees Awarded
Ranked #111 in popularity, physical therapy assistant is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

College Factual reviewed 20 schools in Ohio to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of physical therapy assistant. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 337 degrees in physical therapy assistant during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Physical Therapy Assistant School

Best Physical Therapy Assistant Schools in Ohio Your choice of physical therapy assistant school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Physical Therapy Assistant School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Physical Therapy Assistant Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Physical Therapy Assistant

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 Schools in Ohio. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Physical Therapy Assistant in Ohio

The schools below may not offer all types of physical therapy assistant degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

10 Top Ohio Schools in Physical Therapy Assistant

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
10th Most Popular In OH

Every student pursuing a degree in physical therapy assistant has to look into Sinclair Community College. Sinclair Community College is a fairly large public college located in the medium-sized city of Dayton. A Best Colleges rank of #816 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Sinclair Community College is a great college overall.

There were approximately 16 physical therapy assistant students who graduated with this degree at Sinclair Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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2
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In OH
27.8% Growth in Graduates

It's difficult to beat James A Rhodes State College if you wish to pursue a degree in physical therapy assistant. Rhodes State College is a small public college located in the suburb of Lima. A Best Colleges rank of #1089 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Rhodes State College is a great college overall.

There were about 18 physical therapy assistant students who graduated with this degree at Rhodes State College in the most recent year we have data available.

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3
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In OH
45.0% Growth in Graduates

Every student who is interested in physical therapy assistant has to look into North Central State College. North Central State College is a small public college located in the rural area of Mansfield. A Best Colleges rank of #1585 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means North Central State College is a great college overall.

There were about 20 physical therapy assistant students who graduated with this degree at North Central State College in the most recent data year.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
14th Most Popular In OH

Any student pursuing a degree in physical therapy assistant needs to take a look at Cuyahoga Community College District. Located in the city of Cleveland, Cuyahoga Community College District is a public college with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1205 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Cuyahoga Community College District is a great college overall.

There were about 13 physical therapy assistant students who graduated with this degree at Cuyahoga Community College District in the most recent data year.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
12th Most Popular In OH
6.7% Growth in Graduates

MTC is a small public college located in the distant town of Marion. This college ranks 63rd out of 96 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were approximately 15 physical therapy assistant students who graduated with this degree at MTC in the most recent data year.

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WSCC is a small public college located in the rural area of Marietta. This college ranks 71st out of 96 schools for overall quality in the state of Ohio.More information about a degree in physical therapy assistant from Washington State Community College

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
16th Most Popular In OH

LCCC is a moderately-sized public college located in the city of Elyria. A Best Colleges rank of #1377 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means LCCC is a great college overall.

There were about 12 physical therapy assistant students who graduated with this degree at LCCC in the most recent data year.

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8
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In OH

Located in the fringe town of Portsmouth, Shawnee State University is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 74th out of 96 schools for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were about 18 physical therapy assistant students who graduated with this degree at Shawnee State University in the most recent data year.

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Owens Community College
Perrysburg, OH
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In OH

Located in the large suburb of Perrysburg, Owens State Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1516 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Owens State Community College is a great college overall.

There were roughly 22 physical therapy assistant students who graduated with this degree at Owens State Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
10th Most Popular In OH
56.3% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Springfield, Clark State Community College is a public college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1142 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Clark State Community College is a great college overall.

There were roughly 16 physical therapy assistant students who graduated with this degree at Clark State Community College in the most recent data year.

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Best Physical Therapy Assistant Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Physical Therapy Assistant Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Michigan 915 268
Illinois 870 348
Indiana 737 137
Wisconsin 672 147

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One of 14 majors within the Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services area of study, Physical Therapy Assistant has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Physical Therapy Assistant

Related Major Annual Graduates
Medical/Clinical Assistant 1,509
Other Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services 447
Occupational Therapist Assistant 241
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) 214
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 76
Anesthesiologist Assistant 73
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant 38
Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant 14
Lactation Consultant 2

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