Howard Community 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 Howard Community College. Page updated: July 1st, 2025

Howard Community College PTA Program Overview

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program at Howard Community College (HCC) in Columbia, Maryland, offers a comprehensive pathway to becoming a licensed PTA. This full-time, daytime program leads to an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree and prepares graduates for the National Physical Therapy Examination required for licensure.
Located conveniently between Baltimore and Washington D.C., HCC’s main campus is easily accessible from major metropolitan areas. The PTA curriculum spans 67 credit hours and includes courses in therapeutic exercise, patient care techniques, soft tissue mobilization, electrotherapy modalities, anatomy & physiology, as well as four clinical education experiences that combine on-campus skills labs with real-world practice at local healthcare sites.

Students can expect additional costs beyond tuition—such as uniforms ($90), lab fees ($2,350), textbooks ($1,394), health screenings ($1,000), equipment kits ($48–70), and licensing exam fees ($485). For in-district students the total estimated cost is about $17,220; out-of-district students pay around $22,444.

HCC’s PTA program boasts high graduation rates and excellent job placement within the growing field of physical therapy support.
Accredited by CAPTE

and supported by diverse faculty committed to student success—and located near innovative medical centers—the program provides hands-on training that reflects both current industry standards and the needs of Maryland’s vibrant healthcare community.

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PTA Program Contact and Outcomes

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

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