pre-physical therapy-NEED ADVICE!

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<p>Hi all, Dd is a high school senior, having to make her college decision very soon. She wants to be a physical therapist. She has been accepted into SLU's Direct Admit 6 year program, with a 14,000/yr scholarship. she is still waiting to see if she got into Marquette's 6 yr. program. (she received a 12k/yr scholly to go to Marquette).</p>

<p>Both schools, even with the scholarships, are still expensive. I don't think the scholarships extend to the final 2 years. My question is: Is it best to take the bird in the hand acceptances, even if expensive? Or should she go to a cheaper 4 year school, major in exercise science, and then apply to a grad school, which might be less expensive as well (depending on where/if she gets accepted.)</p>

<p>Thanks in advance. I hear the starting salary isn't great for PT, so a lot of loans might not be a good option in the long run.</p>

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<p>"The average physical therapist salary in the United States, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, is $77,990 per annum as of May 2010 " per [Physical</a> Therapist Salary Information](<a href=“http://www.insertt.com/physical-therapy/physical-therapist-salary.html]Physical”>http://www.insertt.com/physical-therapy/physical-therapist-salary.html)</p>

<p>As you know, PT is a very competitive program to gain admittance. So, in some ways it would be great for her to know she is admitted to a PT program. What happens if she changes her major?</p>

<p>Do you have a good/great less expensive 4 year school in mind? My dd and I liked SLU better than Marquette.</p>