South College – Knoxville (Exp)

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 South College – Knoxville (Exp). Page updated: July 1st, 2025

South College – Knoxville (Exp) PTA Program Overview

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program at South College’s Knoxville Campus – Expansion offers an Associate of Science degree designed to prepare students for rewarding careers in healthcare. The PTA curriculum blends classroom instruction, hands-on lab experiences with modern equipment, and clinical rotations that immerse students in real-world patient care settings throughout the greater Knoxville area. Students typically complete around 108 quarter credit hours, covering essential courses such as anatomy & physiology, therapeutic exercises, kinesiology, rehabilitation techniques, and professional ethics.
Graduates are eligible to sit for the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE) for licensure as a PTA—a critical step toward employment. South College emphasizes practical skills development using state-of-the-art labs found on their Lonas Drive campus and provides personal attention from experienced faculty members.

Tuition costs vary by year; prospective students should consult the South College Tuition & Fees page or speak directly with financial aid advisors about options like federal aid, Tennessee Promise Scholarship, HOPE Scholarship, and other grants available to qualified Tennessee residents.

Knoxville’s strong healthcare sector creates excellent job prospects for PTAs locally and regionally. Unique to South College is its commitment to student support—most programs have no waitlist—and its central location near I-40 makes commuting convenient. With over 100 academic offerings across multiple campuses and online formats—including CBE pathways—South College stands out as a flexible choice focused on career readiness in allied health fields.

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PTA Program Contact and Outcomes

Below is complete contact information for the PTA program director at South College – Knoxville (Exp) as well as links to complete data on student outcomes and more information on the Physical Therapist Assistant program.

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