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About the Program. The Physical Therapist Assistant program is a 74 credit-hour program. There are 29 credit hours of program core courses, including 17 credit hours of general education. Included within the professional courses are three clinical experiences.
Average Salary: $58,720 per year. The average annual salary for PTA in the United States is $58,720, which is 33% lower than the PT salary. The pay for a PTA is $4,893 per month, $1,129 per week and $28.23 per hour. A certified PTA can earn at least $38,520 a year, which means $18.52 per hour and $3,210 per month.