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Physical Therapy Aide Schools in Pennsylvania

Updated October 10, 2026

Compare Physical Therapy Aide programs across Pennsylvania.

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Physical Therapy Aide schools

#1

Community College of Allegheny County

Pittsburgh, PA In-state option BOC Score 40.9

Community College of Allegheny County is a Public, 2-year in Pittsburgh, PA serving about 9,544 students and accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across PA.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $4,842
  • Out-of-state tuition: $12,583
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 24%
  • Programs offered: 49
  • Annual completions: 1,076
  • Online programs available

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#2

DeSales University

Center Valley, PA In-state option BOC Score 56.7

DeSales University is a Private nonprofit, 4-year in Center Valley, PA serving about 2,128 students and accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across PA.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $46,800
  • Out-of-state tuition: $46,800
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 77%
  • Graduation rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 11
  • Annual completions: 124
  • Online programs available

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#3

Alvernia University

Reading, PA In-state option BOC Score 53.0

Alvernia University is a Private nonprofit, 4-year in Reading, PA serving about 2,152 students and accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across PA.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $45,000
  • Out-of-state tuition: $45,000
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 58%
  • Graduation rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 12
  • Annual completions: 160
  • Online programs available

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#4

Arcadia University

Glenside, PA In-state option BOC Score 56.8

Arcadia University is a Private nonprofit, 4-year in Glenside, PA serving about 1,948 students and accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across PA.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $49,610
  • Out-of-state tuition: $49,610
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 80%
  • Graduation rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 7
  • Annual completions: 264
  • Online programs available

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#5

Butler County Community College

Butler, PA In-state option BOC Score 54.4

Butler County Community College is a Public, 2-year in Butler, PA serving about 1,789 students and accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across PA.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $5,910
  • Out-of-state tuition: $12,000
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 37%
  • Programs offered: 34
  • Annual completions: 140
  • Online programs available

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#6

Carlow University

Pittsburgh, PA In-state option BOC Score 52.7

Carlow University is a Private nonprofit, 4-year in Pittsburgh, PA serving about 1,348 students and accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across PA.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $35,874
  • Out-of-state tuition: $35,874
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 87%
  • Graduation rate: 60%
  • Programs offered: 11
  • Annual completions: 64
  • Online programs available

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#7

Central Penn College

Summerdale, PA In-state option BOC Score 47.6

Central Penn College is a Private for-profit, 4-year in Summerdale, PA serving about 662 students and accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across PA.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $19,854
  • Out-of-state tuition: $19,854
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 18%
  • Graduation rate: 51%
  • Programs offered: 16
  • Annual completions: 132
  • Online programs available

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#8

Chatham University

Pittsburgh, PA In-state option BOC Score 55.2

Chatham University is a Private nonprofit, 4-year in Pittsburgh, PA serving about 1,232 students and accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across PA.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $44,626
  • Out-of-state tuition: $44,626
Contact
  • Woodland Road, Office of Institutional Research Pittsburgh, PA 15232
  • (412) 365-1292
Key stats
  • Admission rate: 62%
  • Graduation rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 10
  • Annual completions: 114
  • Online programs available

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#9

Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA In-state option BOC Score 71.6

Drexel University is a Private nonprofit, 4-year in Philadelphia, PA serving about 13,233 students and accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across PA.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $62,412
  • Out-of-state tuition: $62,412
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 79%
  • Graduation rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 34
  • Annual completions: 858
  • Online programs available

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#10

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, PA In-state option BOC Score 71.0

Duquesne University is a Private nonprofit, 4-year in Pittsburgh, PA serving about 5,350 students and accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across PA.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $48,986
  • Out-of-state tuition: $48,986
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 84%
  • Graduation rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 10
  • Annual completions: 355
  • Online programs available

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#11

Gannon University

Erie, PA In-state option BOC Score 61.8

Gannon University is a Private nonprofit, 4-year in Erie, PA serving about 2,365 students and accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across PA.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $40,656
  • Out-of-state tuition: $40,656
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 74%
  • Graduation rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 23
  • Annual completions: 382
  • Online programs available

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#12

Harcum College

Bryn Mawr, PA In-state option BOC Score 58.1

Harcum College is a Private nonprofit, 2-year in Bryn Mawr, PA serving about 876 students and accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across PA.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $32,000
  • Out-of-state tuition: $32,000
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 44%
  • Programs offered: 15
  • Annual completions: 131
  • Online programs available

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

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