Physical Therapist Assistant

2011 Acceptance Rate
62.5%
Source: Program Data/CAPTE Annual Accreditation Report


2011 Matriculation Rate
86.67%
Source: Program Data/CAPTE Annual Accreditation Report


2009-2011 Graduation Rate
81.9%
Source: Program Data/CAPTE Annual Accreditation Report

2009-2011 Placement Rate
98%
Source: Program Data/CAPTE Annual Accreditation Report

2009-2011 Ultimate Licensure Exam Pass Rate
Weighted Average   96.08%
Source: Federation of State Board of Physical Therapy

Employment Rate
100% of all 2011 graduates who passed the PTA licensure exam were employed within 6 months
Source: Program Assessment Report

2010-2011 Average Starting Salaries
High Salary             $56,000
Average Salary      $46,715
Source: LSTC 180 Day Follow-Up Report

US Department of Labor Wage Estimate
2011 Mean Annual Salary 47,870
Source: US Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Wage Estimates Missouri 2011

Accreditations
Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314; 703.706.3245

100% of PTA students are members of the American Physical Therapy Association

Continue Your Education
After starting your career following graduation from LSTC, you may want to advance your education. Please visit our Continue Your Education page to learn about partnerships and articulation agreements that allow you to seamlessly transfer credits to pursue a baccalaureate degree.