Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe College. Page updated: July 1st, 2025

Santa Fe College PTA Program Overview

Santa Fe College’s Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Associate in Science program in Gainesville, Florida, prepares students for rewarding careers helping patients regain mobility and function. This full-time, four-semester cohort program is CAPTE-accredited and includes 74 credit hours—27 of prerequisites and 47 technical core credits. Students take courses such as Kinesiology/Anatomy for PTA, Musculoskeletal Disorders, Therapeutic Exercise I & II, Neurologic Disorders, plus hands-on clinical experiences at local healthcare facilities.
Tuition for Florida residents is approximately $7,900 (plus about $5,400 in additional fees/supplies), while non-residents pay higher rates. Financial aid and scholarships are widely available through Santa Fe College to help offset costs.

Graduates are eligible to sit for the national licensure exam; recent first-time pass rates average 90%, with a two-year job placement rate of 100%. The median annual salary locally is around $47,770 according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Applicants must meet specific prerequisite coursework requirements with at least a 2.5 GPA and complete background checks/immunizations upon acceptance. Unique to Santa Fe College are its strong ties with Gainesville-area hospitals—offering robust internship opportunities—and supportive faculty who emphasize both classroom learning and community service.

The college’s central North Central Florida location also provides easy access to major medical centers like UF Health Shands Hospital and diverse patient populations across Alachua County—a great advantage for real-world training.

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PTA Program Contact and Outcomes

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

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