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2026 Best Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant Schools in Utah

2 Colleges in the United States
68 Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant Degrees Awarded
$36,499 Avg Early-Career Salary

Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best physical therapy technician/assistant schools.

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Best Schools for Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant in Utah

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall physical therapy technician/assistant education in Utah.

Top Schools in Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant

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Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT

Our analysis ranked Salt Lake Community College the best school in the country for a degree in physical therapy technician/assistant. Located in the suburb of Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Community College is a very large public university. Salt Lake Community College awarded about 23 physical therapy technician/assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, physical therapy technician/assistant degree recipients from Salt Lake Community College generally make around $34,862. Typical student debt for the program is $14,136. More information about a degree in physical therapy technician/assistant from Salt Lake Community College

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Dixie State College Of Utah came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best physical therapy technician/assistant schools. Dixie State College Of Utah is a large public school located in the city of Saint George. The six-year graduation rate is 28%. Dixie State College Of Utah awarded about 16 physical therapy technician/assistant degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, physical therapy technician/assistant degree recipients from Dixie State College Of Utah generally make around $39,812. Students borrow a median of $18,125 to complete this degree. Read more about the physical therapy technician/assistant program at Dixie State College Of Utah

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Students looking for a strong physical therapy technician/assistant program will find one at Provo College Provo, which ranked #3. This small private for-profit university is located in the city of Provo. About 47% of students finish within six years. About 29 physical therapy technician/assistant degrees were awarded at Provo College Provo in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, physical therapy technician/assistant degree recipients from Provo College Provo generally make around $34,824. Typical student debt for the program is $17,009. See the full physical therapy technician/assistant program report for Provo College Provo

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 3 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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