Overview
Licensure pass rate (2018) 100%
Accreditor CAPTE
Duration 2 years
Under the direction and supervision of physical therapists, physical therapist assistants treat patients through exercise, manual therapy, gait and balance training, and other therapeutic interventions.
Career outlook
Employers hire physical therapist assistants to carry out treatment plans through exercise, manual therapy, and gait training under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
Getting in
What SUNY Niagara asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Catalog program page (as indexed): 100% NPTE pass rate for 2011-2018 graduates, graduation 70.8% (2012-2014), CAPTE accredited. No program cost total; required extras listed (equipment $90, exam $295, NYSED registration $95).
Checked Oct 2026 on the school's site. Requirements change each cycle, so confirm before you apply.