Arkansas State University

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 Arkansas State University. Page updated: July 1st, 2025

Arkansas State University PTA Program Overview

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro offers a comprehensive, two-year Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree through the College of Nursing and Health Professions. The curriculum is structured with one year dedicated to general education prerequisites (26 credit hours), followed by an intensive professional year on campus (38 credit hours). Courses cover foundational sciences, rehabilitation services, patient care techniques, and hands-on clinical rotations across diverse healthcare settings—both locally and beyond northeast Arkansas.
Admission is competitive; applicants are ranked based on GPA, volunteer experience, reading comprehension assessments, and interviews. Up to 30 students are admitted annually. Estimated additional costs include books ($1,000), lab equipment ($140), health screenings ($445), CPR certification ($40), liability insurance ($42), health insurance (~$670/year through A-State), licensure exam fees ($615 post-graduation), plus tuition as detailed on the university website.

Graduates benefit from : recent classes achieved 100% employment rates within a year of graduation and high ultimate licensure pass rates above national standards. The PTA program is fully accredited by CAPTE , ensuring eligibility for licensure nationwide—including Arkansas’s growing healthcare sector.

Arkansas State stands out for its close-knit campus community in Jonesboro—a regional medical hub—and its commitment to core values like compassion, professionalism, social responsibility , and lifelong learning . With robust clinical partnerships throughout the Mississippi Delta region and supportive faculty mentorships unique to A-State’s culture , graduates are well-prepared for rewarding careers as physical therapist assistants .

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PTA Program Contact and Outcomes

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

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