Why Physical Therapy Is A Great Route To Take In College

High School is a stressful time between Classes, Practice, and maintaining a Social life. College and choosing a major is the last thing anyone wants to think about. Well here are some reasons why High Schoolers might want to add Physical Therapy to your college plans!

Continuing your passion in Sports

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As a High School Student athlete, sports take up a large portion of your life up through high school. If continuing your athletic career into college isn't an option why not try a different aspect of the game! Trainers and Physical Therapists are a huge part of the game off the field, what isn't cool about helping your favorite athlete get health!

Money $$$$$$$$$$$

The reason most of us put ourselves through all of the trials and tribulations of High School and College. The Median pay for a Physical Therapist is $80,000. Thats a ton of cash! Think of all the possibilities!

You aren't stuck in School for life like most doctors!

You hear crazy stories about surgeons and other advanced medical professionals getting stuck in 8-10 years of college! With multiple years of High School left, this is not realistic for most. Some colleges offer accelerated Doctor of PT programs that allow you to graduate in just 6 years!

Change lives

Some people come to Physical Therapists in sometimes the lowest points of their lives, needing a saving grace, which could be you. Physical Therapists are challenged with the task of teaching people to live again once they have endured injury, which could be one of the most life changing thing you ever do.

Don't get stuck behind a desk

Everyone is different, and some people are born to work at a desk. However, to some including myself, this sounds like a life time prison sentence. Physical Therapists jobs are very active, and hands on work that will keep you from getting bored, as well as diverse with a new challenge arising everyday.

High School is a stressful time full of difficult decisions. Make the easy decision and consider Physical Therapy when deciding what to study in college.