Physical Therapy Assistant at Athens Technical College in Athens, GA

Health Professions & Clinical Sciences ASSOCIATE CIP 51.0806

Total Graduates

11

Class of 2024

Male Graduates

18%

2 of 11

Female Graduates

82%

9 of 11

Annual Tuition & Fees

$3,172

In-state, incl. fees

Program Overview

Program Details

Program Name Physical Therapy Assistant.
Degree Level ASSOCIATE
CIP Code 51.0806
Program Family Health Professions & Clinical Sciences

Recent Outcomes

Total Completions 11 graduates
Award Year 2024
Gender Distribution 18% male, 82% female

Verified Program Outcomes

Completion and employment results reported to the U.S. Department of Labor for Athens Technical College programs on the state Eligible Training Provider List. Missing values ("—") mean the state suppressed or did not report that metric — they never mean zero.

ProgramCompletion rateEmployed 6 mo after exitEmployed 1 yr after exitMedian quarterly earnings
PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT ASSOCIATE DEGREE--PTA334%73%70%$6,957
MEDICAL ASSISTING DIPLOMA--MA2258%78%79%$6,846

In the PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT ASSOCIATE DEGREE--PTA3 program at Athens Technical College, 73% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 34% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $6,957 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

In the MEDICAL ASSISTING DIPLOMA--MA22 program at Athens Technical College, 78% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 58% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $6,846 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, WIOA participant outcomes (trainingproviderresults.gov), PY 2023.

Career Outcomes for Graduates

Primary Career Path

Average Starting Salary

$65,510

10-Year Job Growth

+22%

Career Readiness Score

70/100
100% Program Match

Related Career Paths

Career Title Starting Salary Growth Rate Skill Match Mapping
$52,408+22%
75%
primary100% confidence

Salary Progression

Starting Salary

$49,133

Peak Salary

$81,888

Total Growth

+67%

Skills You'll Gain

Skills Covered in Program (4)

Active Listening
Monitoring
Social Perceptiveness
Speaking

Career Preparation

This program covers the essential skills needed for your target career.

Career Readiness Assessment

Technical Skills Alignment

75%

Education Level Match

85%

Note: Career outcomes and salary data are based on national averages and industry projections. Actual results may vary based on location, experience, and individual circumstances.

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Institution

Location Athens, GA

Cost Information

In-State Tuition and Fees $3,172
Out-of-State Tuition and Fees $5,572
Average Net Price $8,690

Program Information

CIP Code: 51.0806
CIP Family: 51
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