Quote Originally Posted by Irulan View Post
PT (Physical Therapist) is a 5 year PhD program now, or it is at the U in my area that has the program. Now THAT is a well paying job once you get established.

I'd check and see how valid your credits are. If they are over a certain age, many colleges reject them and make you start all over.
Both the education requirements and pay vary quite a bit. I am an experienced therapist and I don't make any more per hour than a Journeyman carpenter does around here. I am not dissing carpenters, I'm just comparing my income to a job that costs a lot less to get into and requires less education.

I have a friend that graduated a few years ago with a Doctorate in PT, her student loan was $130 000 when she graduated and she is struggling to pay back her loan and her rent.

I'm not trying to discourage you from PT. I love it. I just wanted to point out some realities.

Now, a PT assistant program is shorter in time and costs less. I have had a couple of friends do that and they are quite happy.