PTA 3-year Graduation Fall 2017 - Fall 2019 Cohorts
| Fall 2017 Cohort | Fall 2018 Cohort | Fall 2019 Cohort | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N | % | N | % | N | % | |
| Graduated | 34 | 100.0 | 32 | 100.0 | 32 | 100.0 |
| Not Enrolled | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 34 | 100.0 | 32 | 100.0 | 32 | 100.0 |
Note: These rates include three-year graduation rates.
Licensure Exam Pass Rates
| Graduation Year | First-Time Pass Rate | Ultimate Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 87.5 | 93.8% |
| 2019 | 96.9% | 96.9% |
| 2018 | 91.2% | 97.1% |
Note: These rates indicate the percentage of test-takers who ultimately passed the licensure exam.
Employment Rates
| Graduation Year | Placement Rate |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 94% |
| 2018 | 100% |
| 2017 | 100% |
Note: Placement data is gathered six months after graduation. Graduates are exempted from the placement rates in accordance with the standards of the Higher Education Authorization Act due to the following reasons: enrollment in further education, military service, a medical condition that prevents the graduate from working in his/her field of study, family or home responsibilities that prevent the graduate from working in his/her field of study.
Career and Salary Information
The following is a list of some of the career choices that may be obtained upon completion of this program. Please visit the Occupational Employment Statistics website or speak to an advisor for additional career opportunities, salary information and education requirements. Salaries are not guaranteed.
| Career | Hourly Mean Wage State of TN |
Annual Mean Wage State of TN |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $27.34 | $56,870 |
