Ivy Tech Community College – Lake County, Crown Point

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 Ivy Tech Community College – Lake County, Crown Point. Page updated: July 1st, 2025

Ivy Tech Community College – Lake County, Crown Point PTA Program Overview

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program at Ivy Tech Community College – Lake County, Crown Point offers a comprehensive and affordable pathway to an in-demand healthcare career. This CAPTE-accredited Associate of Science (AS) degree spans 69.5 credit hours over five semesters, including one prerequisite semester and four core semesters. Students receive hands-on training with state-of-the-art equipment and clinical experiences addressing musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular, pulmonary, and integumentary disorders.
Graduates are eligible to sit for the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE), leading to licensure as PTAs who work under physical therapists in settings such as hospitals, rehab centers, outpatient clinics, long-term care facilities, or home health agencies—many local options exist in Northwest Indiana’s vibrant healthcare sector. The median salary for this role is $62,732; job growth is projected at 24% nationally through 2031.

Ivy Tech’s PTA program features strong community ties: more than 130 employer partnerships statewide help students transition into the workforce.The associate degree also transfers easily to many four-year institutions—potentially saving students up to $10K on further education costs.

Admission is selective; applicants must complete prerequisites like Anatomy & Physiology I/II and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5.
Unique to Ivy Tech: credits never expire here—a major advantage for returning adult learners from Lake County or nearby communities like Merrillville or Schererville.

For more information about admissions or local application support at Crown Point’s campus—including guidance from experienced faculty like Dr. Dawn Bancsi—visit [IvyTech.edu](https://www.ivytech.edu/) or call 219-981-1111 x2405.

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PTA Program Contact and Outcomes

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