Physical Therapy Assistant at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce in Mercedita, PR

Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Associate's CIP 51.0806

Total Graduates

15

Class of 2023

Male Graduates

33%

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Female Graduates

67%

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Annual Tuition

$4,848

In-state rate

Program Popularity

#150
of 353 colleges nationally
57.5%
Produces more graduates than 57.5% of colleges offering this program
5,665
Total national graduates (Associate's)

Program Overview

Program Details

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

Recent Outcomes

Total Completions 15 graduates
Award Year 2023
Gender Distribution 33% male, 67% female

Salary & Earnings

Typical earnings for occupations related to this program

Physical therapist assistants

Primary Occupation
$65,510
Median Annual Salary
$46,020 $87,630
10th percentile 90th percentile
108,010 employed nationally +22% projected growth

Salary data reflects typical earnings for related occupations nationally, not specific earnings of graduates from this institution. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (2024).

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.

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

S
Social
R
Realistic
C
Conventional

helping and working with people; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; organizing, systematizing, and working with data

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

  • Helping others
  • Teaching
  • Building things
  • Working with hands
  • Organization
  • Data management

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

Empathetic
Patient
Practical
Hands-on
Organized
Detail-oriented

💡 Interests

Helping others
Teaching
Building things
Working with hands
Organization
Data management

Work Values

Active Listening
Speaking
Helping others
Independence
Accuracy

Ask Yourself These Questions

1

Do you enjoy helping and working with people; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; organizing, systematizing, and working with data?

2

Do you value active listening?

3

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

This Career May Be Great For You If:

  • Hands-on learners who enjoy practical work
  • People-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others
  • Detail-oriented individuals who value organization

Consider These Challenges:

  • Those who prefer desk-based, theoretical work
  • Those who prefer working independently
  • Those who dislike repetitive tasks
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Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.

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