Physical Therapist Assistant Program

The physical therapist assistants degree program at Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Dubois offers students supervised instruction in training patients and implementing physical therapy as how to conduct treatment interventions and use equipment while observing and recording patient progress. Graduate students of the PTA degree program will successfully assist physical therapists through knowledge and studies in subjects like basic neurology and orthopedics, wound and injury care, electrotherapy, and working with orthotics and prostheses. Get more details below including other Pennsylvania colleges that offer physical therapist assistant program.

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Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Dubois

25 Yearsley Mill Road, Media, PA

Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Dubois is a public institution located in Dubois, PA and provides a large number of program options for students. The school enrolls 920 students yearly, allowing for a more personalized education.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Physical Therapist Assistant
• Commerce
• Human Development and Family Studies
• Business Administration

Students applying for admission are usually asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the school. The most common scores among students accepted to Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Dubois are within the range of 17 - 20 on the ACT, or 1170 - 1500 on the SAT. This school has an admissions rate of around 90 percent of which only 47 percent chose to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

Tuition & fees at Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Dubois vary for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs nearly $14,000 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $21,000 per year. This school may provide financial aid for students that qualify by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

Contact information, admission forms, programs, and more can be viewed on school's website at http://www.ds.psu.edu/.

Students Enrolled in the Physical Therapist Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Dubois offers an associate's degree program in physical therapist assistant.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Physical Therapist Assistants

Description

Assist physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with State laws, assist in the development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, document the progress of treatment, and modify specific treatments in accordance with patient status and within the scope of treatment plans established by a physical therapist. Generally requires formal training.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, physical therapist assistants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 40.6% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 120
  • Average Hourly Rate: $28.66
  • Average Annual Salary: $59620
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 470
  • Average Hourly Rate: $22.98
  • Average Annual Salary: $47810
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 210
  • Average Hourly Rate: $29.51
  • Average Annual Salary: $61380

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).