Metropolitan Community College-Penn Valley

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 Metropolitan Community College-Penn Valley. Page updated: July 1st, 2025

Metropolitan Community College-Penn Valley PTA Program Overview

Metropolitan Community College-Penn Valley’s Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program in Kansas City, Missouri offers a well-rounded path for those interested in helping others regain mobility and improve their quality of life. The PTA program awards an Associate degree after four semesters of specialized coursework, following prerequisite classes. Students can choose between a traditional classroom/lab-based track or a web-based option that blends online learning with on-campus labs—ideal for balancing other commitments.
Both formats feature 720 hours of supervised clinical rotations at local healthcare facilities, providing hands-on experience crucial to entering the field. Each year, about 22 students are accepted into the traditional format and 14 into the web-based cohort, making admission competitive. Graduates are eligible to sit for state licensure exams in both Missouri and Kansas.

Recent outcomes highlight strong performance: graduation rates average around 80%, licensing pass rates range from approximately 87%–94%, and employment rates post-graduation reach up to 100%. As of 2023, PTAs in Missouri earned a median salary of $61,310—a figure reflecting solid demand locally as well as nationally.

Program costs are affordable compared to many private schools; plus MCC offers access to over $30 million in grants and scholarships each year (priority deadline April 30). With its central location near downtown Kansas City’s hospitals and rehab centers—and accreditation by CAPTE—MCC-Penn Valley provides an accessible gateway into this growing health career field.

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PTA Program Contact and Outcomes

Below is complete contact information for the PTA program director at Metropolitan Community College-Penn Valley as well as links to complete data on student outcomes and more information on the Physical Therapist Assistant program.

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