Physical Therapy Assistant Schools
In California, Pennsylvania
The city of California has only one school where physical therapy assistant faculty can find employment. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in physical therapy assistant in the city of California, which encompasses physical therapy assistant training at the following levels:
- Associates degree in Physical Therapy Assistant
- Bachelors degree in Physical Therapy Assistant
Statistics
Professional Trends
California Vs. Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Assistant Employment
| California | 1,450 |
| Pennsylvania | 6,180 |
Of the 6,180 physical therapy assistant professionals employed in Pennsylvania, 1,450 work in California. Between 2006 and 2010, in California, there has been a 26% growth in the number of physical therapy assistant professionals. Overall employment in California has also increased.
California Vs. Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Assistant employment growth
| 5,490 | 5,640 | 5,760 | 5,790 | 6,180 |
| 1,150 | 1,050 | 1,260 | 1,180 | 1,450 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Pennsylvania
- Dark Yellow: California
Physical Therapy Assistant VS. All professions salaries in California
| $29,345 | $30,645 | $32,090 | $34,020 | $35,035 |
| $36,700 | $38,190 | $40,030 | $41,450 | $42,510 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Physical Therapy Assistant in California
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in California
Salaries for physical therapy assistant professionals in California have increased. In 2010 California physical therapy assistant professionals earned an average yearly salary of $35,035. Four years earlier in 2006, physical therapy assistant professionals in California made an average salary of $29,345 per year. This growth is faster than the salary trend for all careers in California.
Salary percentiles for Physical therapy assistant professionals in California
10th percentile |
$22,320 |
25th percentile |
$26,260 |
50th percentile |
$34,120 |
75th percentile |
$41,495 |
90th percentile |
$52,035 |
Physical therapy assistant professionals in California make a median yearly salary of $34,120. The 10% of physical therapy assistant professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $22,320 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 133% higher salaries.
Average Salaries for Physical therapy assistant professionals and related professions in California
Physical Therapy Assistant |
$35,035 |
Sports Medicine |
$46,625 |
Physical Therapy |
$78,180 |
Physical therapy assistant professional salaries in California are, on average, lower than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Physical Therapy Assistant schools in California
There is only one accredited physical therapy assistant school in the city. Many of California's physical therapy assistant professionals are graduates of this school.
Physical Therapy Assistant Programs Offered In California
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 1 |
California's physical therapy assistant school offers one physical therapy assistant degree and certificate program.
Student Completed Physical Therapy Assistant Degrees In California
associate |
25 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 25 |
In 2010 approximately 25 students completed physical therapy assistant courses.