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Fastest States to Get Licensed as Physical Therapist Assistant
Compare shortest typical licensing path for Physical Therapist Assistant across states using CredentialCompass licensing and salary data.
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Estimated TimelineTop 10 fastest license states for Physical Therapist Assistant
Shortest typical licensing path| Rank | State | Estimated Timeline | Median Salary | Initial Fee | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New HampshireNH | 1 month | $67,150 | $60 | View guide |
| #2 | IdahoID | 2 mo | $58,240 | See agency | View guide |
| #3 | GeorgiaGA | 3 mo | $71,530 | $75.00 | View guide |
| #4 | IndianaIN | 3 mo | $62,890 | See agency | View guide |
| #5 | KentuckyKY | 3 yr | $62,400 | See agency | View guide |
| #6 | WyomingWY | 3 yr | $60,850 | See agency | View guide |
| #7 | MichiganMI | 9.7 yr | $59,510 | The fee for this license: $116.65 | View guide |
| #8 | AlaskaAK | 14.6 yr | $76,310 | See agency | View guide |
| #9 | ArkansasAR | 18 years | $67,230 | See agency | View guide |
| #10 | HawaiiHI | 18 years | $62,120 | See agency | View guide |
| #11 | NevadaNV | 18 years | $73,080 | See agency | View guide |
| #12 | LouisianaLA | 19 years | $61,340 | See agency | View guide |
| #13 | MissouriMO | 21 years | $60,940 | See agency | View guide |
| #14 | NebraskaNE | 90 yr | $60,430 | See agency | View guide |
| #15 | CaliforniaCA | 244.5 yr | $79,410 | $300 | View guide |
| #16 | OhioOH | 293.6 yr | $62,140 | See agency | View guide |
Methodology
This ranking sorts states by the shortest parsed licensing timeline. Timelines are estimates and can change with education track, exam scheduling, and board processing.
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