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Physical Therapist Assistant

Offered by Saint Louis Community College Bridgeton, Missouri

Overview

Tuition $8,784
Licensure pass rate (2025) 76.7%
Duration 24 months
Accreditor CAPTE
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 Saint Louis Community College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.

Entrance exam None required
Minimum GPA 2.5

Same STLCC program (Forest Park and Wildwood campuses). 2025 estimated cost $8,784 in-district ($127/credit, 74-75 credits), $12,312 out-of-district; out-of-state $238/credit, no total. First-time NPTE reported as a 2023-2025 average of 76.7%; ultimate 95.65% 2025; graduation 78.6%; employment 100%.

Prerequisite courses

Checked Oct 2026 on the school's site. Requirements change each cycle, so confirm before you apply.

Prerequisites

The prerequisites you'll need to meet to apply to this program at Saint Louis Community College. Open a category to see each one.

College courses

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Application basics

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