St Petersburg College

PTA Program Data

Below is complete information including curriculum, learning format, tuition and fees, student outcomes, accreditation, student reviews, and application deadlines for the Physical Therapist Assistant program at St Petersburg College. Page updated: July 1st, 2025

St Petersburg College PTA Program Overview

St. Petersburg College (SPC) offers a well-respected Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Associate in Science (A.S.) degree designed to launch students into rewarding healthcare careers right here in the Tampa Bay area. The program, based at SPC’s Health Education Center in Pinellas Park, requires successful completion of 74 credit hours combining classroom instruction and hands-on clinical experiences under licensed professionals’ supervision.
Students learn about common diseases treated by physical therapy, therapeutic exercises, functional training, soft tissue massage techniques, legal/ethical responsibilities, and industry safety standards. Notably, all core PTA courses are offered exclusively at the Health Education Center—a hub for health sciences education conveniently located near St. Petersburg’s major hospitals and clinics.

Graduates from SPC’s PTA program boast strong outcomes: a recent two-year graduation rate of 71.7%, with an impressive 100% ultimate licensure exam pass rate and employment rate for the classes of 2023-2024—well above national averages. Tuition is competitive among Florida colleges; additional costs include liability insurance and required health screenings.

The program starts every August; applicants must complete prerequisite coursework before entering this time-intensive curriculum. After earning their A.S., graduates can continue seamlessly into SPC’s Bachelor’s in Health Services Administration or enter local job markets where demand is high—the Tampa-St.Petersburg-Clearwater metro expects a 38% growth through 2033.

SPC’s CAPTE-accredited PTA program stands out for its experienced faculty, excellent community partnerships with area rehab centers/hospitals, and commitment to student success within one of Florida’s most dynamic healthcare regions.

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PTA Program Contact and Outcomes

Below is complete contact information for the PTA program director at St Petersburg College as well as links to complete data on student outcomes and more information on the Physical Therapist Assistant program.

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