Become a Physical Therapist
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Become a Physical Therapist at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
With the power to treat injuries and optimize movement, physical therapists can improve function and quality of life for clients of all ages. Through collaborative and team-based experiences you will strengthen your ability to provide help to people at any stage of life, and with wide-ranging clinical opportunities and the most advanced technology available, you’ll gain hands-on experience with real patients, so you can begin your career with confidence.
Why choose Physical Therapy at MCPHS?
- Hands-on from the Start: Physical therapy students begin working with members of the community during their first semester and progressively increase their time in clinic during the entire curriculum at MCPHS.
- Flexible Options: If you already have your bachelor's degree, you can choose a full-time, three-year Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Alternatively, there is an exciting pathway option that allows highly motivated students to earn a combined Bachelor of Health Sciences degree and a Doctor of Physical Therapy in six years.
- Value and Earning Power: MCPHS was ranked the #3 institution in the U.S. for value.* Plus, the median annual wage for physical therapists was $101,020 in May 2024, with the highest 10% earning $132,500.**
- Increasing Demand: The demand for physical therapists is expected to grow at a much faster rate than many other occupations, with a potential 14% increase in jobs needed by 2033.**
- Job Satisfaction: Physical Therapists rank #7 in the U.S. News’ list of the Best Health Care Jobs of 2025.
* Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce
** U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Stats & Facts
#7
Physical therapists rank #7
In a 2025 U.S. News & World Report ranking of best healthcare jobs.
14%
Increasing opportunityPotential job growth for the physical therapy profession is 14% by 2033. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
$101k
Median Annual WageThe median annual wage for physical therapists is $101,020 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024)
Values driven. Outcome oriented.
‘I was Crushed:’ A Ski Injury Flips Physical Therapist’s Role from Professor to Patient
Dr. Gina Powers turns to one of her former students to guide her recovery after a sudden ACL tear on the slopes.
‘We Want to Build a Blueprint’: MCPHS Professor is on a Mission to Make Fitness Accessible
Christopher Joyce’s research is developing innovative ways to make strength training accessible for people with cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and autism.
Anthony Videtto,
| DPT '23"I've been through it, so I can relate to the people I treat. Not many people can say 'Hey, I literally know what you're going through, and we're going to do this together."