Victoria College’s Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program Class of 2026
Ten students graduated from Victoria College’s Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program at the end of the Spring 2026 semester. They were honored during a special pinning ceremony on May 15 in front of family and friends.
Morgan Bonuz was awarded the Dr. Laura Crandall Clinical Excellence Award, and Jaime Rios was recognized with the Academic Award. Delaney Peirsol was given the Leadership Award, and Natalie Koehne was the recipient of the Most Inspirational Award.
Following is a list of VC’s 2026 Physical Therapist Assistant graduates listed by city of residence:
Riviera:
- Naman Bhakta
Port Lavaca:
- Morgan Bonuz
- Jaime Rios
Smiley:
- Kaelyn Baker
Victoria:
- Casey Harryman
- Natalie Koehne
- Delaney Peirsol
- James Robertson
- Bailey Sandhop
- Stephanie Stephens
VC’s Physical Therapist Assistant Program offers a two-year Associate of Applied Science degree. Successful completion of the program allows graduates to take the National Physical Therapist Assistant Licensing Examination.
Mid-level pay for PTAs in the Golden Crescent averages $35.63 per hour according to Lightcast data. For more information on Victoria College’s PTA Program, visit VictoriaCollege.edu/HealthCareers.