Occupational/ Physical Therapy

Idaho Programs: Suggested Majors:

• Boise State University - Exercise Physiology

• College of Idaho - Kinesiology

• Idaho State University - Health Science

• Lewis-Clark State College - Biology

• Northwest Nazarene University

Suggested AP/Dual Credit Courses:

Encouraged Suggested

• AP English - Sports Medicine

• CNA and/or EMT - AP Psychology

• Anatomy and Physiology - AP Biology

• Chemistry

Additional Common or Suggested Prerequisites:

• CPR certification

• Completion of most general courses

• Working experience in the field (can be as a volunteer)

• CNA or EMT certificate

• Core GPA of 3.0 or higher

• Current Immunization records

Quick Statistics:

Physical Therapy

Median pay: $86,000

Training/degree requirements: Master's degree

Job Outlook: 28% growth (much faster than average)

Occupational Therapy

Median pay: $83,200

Training/degree requirements: Master's degree

Job Outlook: 24% growth (much faster than average)

For more detailed information about this career check out the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

BLS Physical Therapists