Physical Therapy Assistant

Certificate (2-4 Years)CIP 51.0806

at Elgin Community College in Elgin, IL

46.17 - AveragePublicAccredited

Program Details

Duration

About 2 years

IPEDS 2023

Completers

IPEDS 2023

Median Earnings (1yr)

$46,319

College Scorecard 2023

Outcomes

Median Earnings (1 Year)

$46,319

College Scorecard 2023

Outcomes data from College Scorecard (2023). Earnings figures represent median values for program completers.

How This Program Compares

First-year graduate earnings vs. Medical Assisting programs in Illinois

$46,31916% above average

Benchmark: $39,910 — average of 15 comparable programs

College Scorecard 2023

National median wage — Medical Assisting

$42,000

Across all experience levels in this field

BLS

Projected job growth — Medical Assisting

+13%

National outlook for this field

BLS

About This Program

The Physical Therapy Assistant certificate program at Elgin Community College is a two-to-four-year credential offered by this public institution in Elgin, IL. The program prepares students to work alongside licensed physical therapists, providing therapeutic services including exercise instruction, patient mobility support, and progress documentation in clinical settings.

This program falls under the physical therapy assistant CIP field (51.0806), which leads to entry-level employment in rehabilitation centers, hospitals, and outpatient clinics. Elgin Community College offers a range of related programs at the same campus, including Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Instrumentation Technology/Technician, Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef, and Culinary Arts/Chef Training.

CIP 51.0806 — Physical Therapy Assistant

Category: Medical Assisting

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