You have to earn a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited program, typically taking 3 years, following a bachelor's degree. Which takes about 4 years. The total years will take 7 years.
Those are some great colleges to go to if you wnat to become a Physical Therapist. But the University of Delaware is frequently ranked #1 for its clinical training and research, making it a top choice. However, USC, Pitt, and WashU are all nationally renowned for high-ranking DPT programs, excellent reputations, and strong licensing pass rates.
The most common starting point in Physical Therapy is a staff physical therapist or staff PT. And the route I want to go on is a Bachelor’s in Exercise Science or Health Science, a 3.5+ GPA, strong GRE scores, and diverse, documented volunteer experience in clinics.