Villa Maria College of Buffalo

Location: Buffalo, New York
Program: Physical Therapist Assistant
Rating: 3.4

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 Villa Maria College of Buffalo. Page updated: July 1st, 2025

Program Length

2 years (5 semesters)

Program Type

Associate in Applied Science Degree

Delivery Method

On-Campus

Total Program Cost

$25,400

Graduation Rate

64%

Licensure Rate

91%

Employment Rate

95%

Application Dates

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Accreditation

CAPTE

Student Rating

3.4

Villa Maria College of Buffalo PTA Program Overview

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program at Villa Maria College in Buffalo, NY offers an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree designed to prepare students for immediate entry into the field. This CAPTE-accredited program spans 60 weeks and emphasizes hands-on learning through three full-time internships across diverse clinical settings—such as hospitals, rehab centers, sports facilities, and pediatric clinics—reflecting Buffalo’s robust healthcare community.
Villa Maria stands out with its small class sizes (12:1 classroom and 15:1 lab ratios), ensuring personalized attention from experienced faculty. Students have exclusive access to modern labs equipped with advanced therapeutic technology and gain additional real-world experience by volunteering at the on-campus Felician Sisters Health and Wellness Center.

Graduates benefit from a strong track record: recent cohorts achieved licensure exam pass rates up to 88.8%, with a near-perfect job placement rate for those who passed their exams—a testament to both the college’s supportive environment and Western New York’s high demand for PTAs. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 31% growth in PTA jobs over the next decade; locally, opportunities abound thanks to Buffalo’s expanding medical corridor.


Tuition is $27,530 per year plus fees ($2,290 total), making estimated costs about $58,520 for two years.

While specific scholarships aren’t available exclusively for PTA students at Villa Maria, federal aid options exist. Alumni consistently praise the close-knit campus culture and dedicated instructors who foster lifelong professional connections within Buffalo’s thriving health sector.

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PTA Program Contact and Outcomes

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

Director

James Kelley PT, MDS

Email

jkelley@villa.edu

Phone

(716) 896-0700

Address

240 Pine Ridge Road Buffalo, NY 14225-3913

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