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Physical Therapist Assistant

Program Statistics

The Northeast PTA program was established in 1994. The program received a 10-year full accreditation status in 2020 and will seek re-accreditation in 2029-2030.

Northeast PTA program graduates are eligible to take the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) for PTAs based on the current accreditation status. The State of Nebraska requires graduates to pass this examination prior to practicing as a PTA.

  Graduation Year  
2019 2020 2021 2-Year Avg. for 2020/2021
First-Time NPTE Pass Rate: Northeast Candidates 93.3% 92.3% 70.0% 82.6%
First-Time NPTE Pass Rate: All U.S. Accredited Candidates 84.2% 83.2% 78.4% 80.8%
Ultimate-Attempt NPTE Pass Rate: Northeast Candidates 100% 100% 100% 100%
Ultimate-Attempt NPTE Pass Rate: All U.S. Accredited Candidates 94.5% 93.3% 90.0% 91.6%
1-Year Employment Rate: Northeast Candidates 86.6% 100% 100% 100%
Graduation Rate: Northeast PTA Program Graduates 88.8% 82.3% 64.0% 74.1%
View the Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Northeast