Physical Therapy Assistant

Certificate (2-4 Years)CIP 51.0806

at Johnson College in Scranton, PA

45.83 - AveragePrivate, Non-ProfitAccredited

Program Details

Duration

About 2 years

IPEDS 2023

Completers

IPEDS 2023

Median Earnings (1yr)

$34,834

College Scorecard 2023

Outcomes

Median Earnings (1 Year)

$34,834

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 Pennsylvania

$34,8347% below average

Benchmark: $37,650 — average of 10 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 Johnson College is a two- to four-year credential available at this private nonprofit institution located in Scranton, PA. This program falls within the physical therapy assistant field (CIP 51.0806) and prepares students to assist licensed physical therapists in clinical and rehabilitative settings.

Johnson College also offers related programs such as Biomedical Technology/Technician, Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician, Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD, Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, and Building/Property Maintenance. Students in the Physical Therapy Assistant program can expect coursework and practical training covering patient care, therapeutic exercises, and rehabilitation support under professional supervision.

CIP 51.0806 — Physical Therapy Assistant

Category: Medical Assisting

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