Mississippi is home to only 4 CAPTE accredited PTA programs.

Considering the limited options, you may consider an online program from a reputable school.

There are many healthcare, nutrition, and training certification programs that are offered online and can set you up for a successful career later on in the healthcare field.

We recommend reaching out to multiple programs and talking with an admissions representative to get more information.

Below are listings of all the schools we could find that offer physical therapy assisting (or related) programs. Simply browse the listings and click on one of the buttons to get more information about the specific program to see if it's right for you.

Salary Comparison for PTAs in Mississippi

Below is a comparison from CareerOneStop.org, US Department of Labor, comparing salaries at high, median, and lower salary levels of physical therapy assistants in Mississippi to the rest of the country.

Source: CareerOneStop.org, US Department of Labor