Become a Physical Therapist
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, three exciting pathway options allows highly motivated students to earn a combined Bachelor of Science degree and a Doctor of Physical Therapy in six years.
- Value and Earning Power: MCPHS was ranked the #1 university in the U.S. for earning power and the #3 university for return on investment.* Plus, the median annual wage for physical therapists was $87,930 in May 2018, with the highest 10% earning $123,350.**
- Increasing Demand: The demand for physical therapists is expected to grow at a much faster rate than many other occupations, with a potential 22% increase in jobs needed by 2028.**
- Job Satisfaction: Physical Therapists rank #16 in the U.S. News’ list of the Best Health Care Jobs of 2019 and #20 in U.S. News’ list of the 100 Best Jobs of 2019.
Download a program fact sheet and learn more about the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at MCPHS.
* Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education; Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce
** U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics