Student Profile
The average student age over the past several years has been in the early 30's. We have had students who are 20 and those who are in their 50's. Most of our students have families and many have worked in different fields prior to entering the program. We have had students who have been athletic trainers and those who have been bartenders. What matters most towards becoming a Physical Therapist Assistant is a motivation to help people.
Data on Fall 2009 Students Who will Graduate in December 2010
| Number of applicants | 168 |
| Number admitted | 28 |
| Number on waiting list | 20 |
Historical Demographics of the PTA Classes (3 year averages)
| Average number admitted | 24 |
| Percentage of women in each class | 70% |
| Percentage of men in each class | 30% |
| Percentage of Caucasian students in each class | 75% |
| Percentage of students of other ethnicities/races | 25% |
| Percentage of students who are married at admission | 30% |
| Percentage of students who marry during the program | 5% or less |
| Percentage of students with children | 25% |
| Percentage of students who worked during part of program | 70% |
| Percentage of students with bachelor's degrees | 50% |
| Percentage of students with master's degrees | 10% |
| Retention rate (overall) over 3 years |
90% 3% dismissed for academic reasons Remaining students chose to leave for family, money, personal reasons and may have "stopped out" because of pregnancy or military placement. |
| Employment within 6 months of graduating | 100% |
| Percentage of students who are now or who have gone on to attain other degrees (estimated) | 8% |
