Atlanta Technical 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 Atlanta Technical College. Page updated: July 1st, 2025

Atlanta Technical College PTA Program Overview

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program at Atlanta Technical College offers a comprehensive path for those seeking to enter the physical therapy field in metro Atlanta. The PTA Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree spans five consecutive semesters of full-time, daytime study and totals 76 credit hours. Students take foundational courses in English, psychology, math, physics, anatomy and physiology alongside specialized occupational classes such as patient care skills, functional anatomy and kinesiology, pathology, rehabilitation techniques, and multiple clinical education rotations.
Admission is competitive: applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA, score above 60% on the TEAS or HESI exam within three years prior to application deadline (May 28), complete observation/volunteer hours in various PT settings locally—an advantage given Atlanta’s many hospitals and clinics—and attend an information session. Program costs are estimated around $11,297 excluding uniforms or transportation for off-campus clinicals.

Graduates are eligible to sit for the National Physical Therapy Exam required for Georgia licensure; recent employment rates post-graduation have been strong (100%), with starting salaries typically beginning near $45K annually —a reflection of the high demand across Georgia where job growth is projected at nearly 38% through 2031.

Atlanta Tech’s PTA program stands out due to its small cohorts (12–15 students yearly), hands-on training with local healthcare partners throughout metro Atlanta—including Grady Health System—and dedicated faculty invested in cultural competency and workforce readiness that serves one of the nation’s most diverse urban populations.

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PTA Program Contact and Outcomes

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

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