Physical Therapy Assistant at Essex County College in Newark, NJ

Health Professions & Clinical Sciences ASSOCIATE CIP 51.0806

Total Graduates

Class of 2024

Male Graduates

87%

13 of 15

Female Graduates

13%

2 of 15

Annual Tuition & Fees

$9,318

In-state, incl. fees

How to read these numbers

Total Graduates counts the students who completed the Physical Therapy Assistant. credential during the 2024 academic year, not those currently enrolled or applied. Programs of this size can be excellent — often with closer faculty contact — but the small cohort means year-over-year completion counts can swing significantly. The gender split is based on completers in this single award year and can shift meaningfully year to year — especially in smaller cohorts — so read the percentages as a recent snapshot rather than a fixed property of the program. The $9,318 figure is the published annual tuition and required fees — what the school officially charges before financial aid. Most students pay less once federal Pell grants, state aid, and institutional scholarships are applied, so treat this as a starting point rather than an expected out-of-pocket cost. Because every accredited college reports the same fields to IPEDS each year, you can compare Essex County College's figures against similar programs at other schools on a like-for-like basis.

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 15 graduates

Award Year 2024

Gender Distribution 87% male, 13% female

Career Outcomes for Graduates

Primary Career Path

🎯

Physical Therapist Assistants

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
Physical Therapist Assistants SOC: 31-2021	$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

ℹ 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

School Name Essex County College

Location Newark, NJ

Cost Information

In-State Tuition and Fees $9,318

Out-of-State Tuition and Fees $9,318

Average Net Price $4,971

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Program Information

CIP Code: 51.0806

CIP Family: 51

IPEDS ID: