Olympic College
Location: Bremerton, Washington
Program: Physical Therapist Assistant
Rating: 4.5
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 Olympic College. Page updated: July 1st, 2025
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2 years (5 semesters) 319_a8f7a7-0e> |
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Program Type319_431073-e8> |
Associate in Applied Science Degree 319_7246bb-cc> |
Delivery Method319_132ab0-8f> |
On-Campus 319_5310c5-03> |
Total Program Cost ⓘ319_927300-a7> |
$3,971 319_20cc2f-d0> |
Graduation Rate319_d6b44e-65> |
70% 319_1b97c0-d5> |
Licensure Rate319_8bbd9f-2e> |
91% 319_6142a4-62> |
Employment Rate319_d136c7-2f> |
97% 319_c457af-6b> |
Application Dates319_1cc664-dd> |
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Accreditation319_43372c-0b> |
CAPTE 319_5be269-2f> |
Student Rating319_dc9ba4-75> |
4.5 319_e11ef5-dd> |
Olympic College PTA Program Overview
The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program at Olympic College in Bremerton, Washington, offers a comprehensive pathway to an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree. Designed for completion in just two years (six quarters), the 77-week program blends classroom learning, lab work, and clinical education without requiring students to relocate for clinical experiences—a plus for those local to Kitsap County or commuting from areas like Silverdale or Port Orchard.
Students complete around 90 credit hours covering general education and specialized PTA courses. The curriculum prepares graduates for the National Licensing Examination and immediate entry into diverse healthcare settings such as hospitals, outpatient clinics, schools, long-term care facilities, and home health environments.
Olympic College’s PTA program stands out with its strong job placement record—100% of recent grads found employment within a year—and competitive starting salaries averaging $64K annually.
Total tuition is about $11,872 for Washington residents ($24K+ out-of-state), with average student debt under $4K upon graduation.
While there are no scholarships specific to this program currently offered by OC itself, broader financial aid options exist.
Located near Seattle ferries on the Kitsap Peninsula,
Olympic College provides support through success coaches and faculty advisors throughout your studies.
The program has been accredited by CAPTE since inception and features transfer agreements with Evergreen State College.
OC’s PTA program is an excellent launchpad into high-demand allied health careers across western Washington or beyond.
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PTA Program Contact and Outcomes
Below is complete contact information for the PTA program director at Olympic College as well as links to complete data on student outcomes and more information on the Physical Therapist Assistant program.
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Lyndon Bartlett PT, MPTDirector 319_46129f-00> |
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lbartlett@olympic.edu 319_9e4fcd-78> |
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(360) 473-2865 319_941cf1-2d> |
Address319_64c0b1-62> |
1600 Chester Avenue Bremerton, WA 98337-1600 319_69f68d-e5> |
Outcomes319_08b186-40> |
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Website319_23de84-71> |
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