Rutgers NB vs. University of Maryland CP for Undergrad looking to become a physical therapist?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Rutgers University
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<p>Hi,
I've been accepted to both Rutgers University NB and the University of Maryland at college park. (Exercise
science for Rutgers and Kinesiology for Maryland) Now, I know it does not particularly matter what I major in to get into a good physical therapy graduate program after I get my bachelor's at one of those 2 schools, but I was just wondering which school/program would give me more/better exposure into my career as a physical therapist? Which school is more focused on physical therapy and rehabilitation? Whose program is more credible?<br>
Also, if anybody has any other details to share that may sway my vote such as academics themselves at each school, the school's connection, etc.<br>
Thank you!</p>

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<p>@ jessmunz, what I am about to say might sound very rude and negative, but it is my honest thought and I feel like you should consider what I have to say and think about it, it might change your future. First off, I’m a senior and I can tell you that there is a SIGNIFICANT amount of people at Rutgers that major in physical therapy or exercise science. Even if they are not technically declared for that major (i.e they major in biology, or whatever, ) they claim they are majoring in exercise science, because it’s the one-way-out major that allows you to graduate really easy. To be honest, in today’s economy and the way things are heading in general, a degree in exercise science is going to be worthless. It’s a waste of your/your parent’s money. It’s one of those degrees that the world only need so many people for. (i.e Arts…Psychology). It has very low applicability and contribution in society. You sound like a very determined person, so I want to think you have the ability to shoot for something better. So please, consider what I have just said and think about your decision. I don’t know what personal motivation you have, (whatever it is, helping others, or whatever), it’s not realistic in today’s society. You have to reprogram and adapt in response to current living environment needs. A degree in exercise science will not give you that.</p>