Physical Therapy Assistant Schools
In Costa Mesa, California

The city of Costa Mesa 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 Costa Mesa, which encompasses physical therapy assistant training at the following levels:

  • Physical Therapy Assistant Certificate
  • Associates degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

Statistics

Professional Trends

Costa Mesa Vs. California Physical Therapy Assistant Employment

Costa Mesa 1,270
California 10,540

Of the 10,540 physical therapy assistant professionals employed in California, 1,270 work in Costa Mesa. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of physical therapy assistant professionals in Costa Mesa has grown by 65%. Overall employment in Costa Mesa has decreased.

Costa Mesa Vs. California Physical Therapy Assistant employment growth

8,570 8,160 9,040 10,110 10,540
770 740 1,010 1,260 1,270
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Grey: California
  • Dark Yellow: Costa Mesa

Physical Therapy Assistant VS. All professions salaries in Costa Mesa

$38,715 $39,550 $40,485 $41,220 $43,480
$44,220 $45,820 $47,730 $48,940 $49,780
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Light Blue: Physical Therapy Assistant in Costa Mesa
  • Dark Yellow: All Professions in Costa Mesa

Salaries for physical therapy assistant professionals in Costa Mesa have increased. In 2010 an average salary of $43,480 per year was earned by physical therapy assistant professionals in Costa Mesa. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for physical therapy assistant professionals in Costa Mesa was $38,715 per year. The growth in the salary of physical therapy assistant professionals in Costa Mesa is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.

Salary percentiles for Physical therapy assistant professionals in Costa Mesa

10th percentile		 $30,630
25th percentile		 $36,600
50th percentile		 $43,945
75th percentile		 $50,720
90th percentile		 $55,720

Physical therapy assistant professionals in Costa Mesa earn a median salary of $43,945 per year. The 10% of physical therapy assistant professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $30,630 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $55,720 per year.

Average Salaries for Physical therapy assistant professionals and related professions in Costa Mesa

Physical Therapy Assistant		 $43,480
Sports Medicine		 $51,450
Physical Therapy		 $80,450

Physical therapy assistant professional salaries in Costa Mesa are, on average, lower than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.

Educational Trends

Physical Therapy Assistant schools in Costa Mesa

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Many of Costa Mesa's physical therapy assistant professionals are graduates of the only accredited physical therapy assistant school in the city.

Physical Therapy Assistant Programs Offered In Costa Mesa

No data at this time.

Costa Mesa's physical therapy assistant school offers one physical therapy assistant degree and certificate program.

Student Completed Physical Therapy Assistant Degrees In Costa Mesa

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Physical Therapy Assistant Faculty Salaries in Costa Mesa, California

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