Physical Therapist and Nutritionist Anna Serrano November 14 th 2012

Advantages Physical therapist Can work full or part time Can open my own practice Job Security Make a difference in peoples lives High salaries Can get a job anywhere Nutritionist  Good salary  Multiple job opportunities  Educate people  Run my own business  Work full or part time

High school courses Physical therapy  Anatomy and Physiology  Computer Applications  Health Education  Introduction to Health Care  Nursing  Keyboarding Nutritionist  Communications  Computer Applications  Family and Consumer Sciences  Food and Nutrition  Food Service  Health Education  Keyboarding

Cost of college Physical Therapist  Cost of a bachelor’s degree is around 35,000  You also need a physical therapist license which costs $150 and needs to be renewed every year with a renewal fee of $100 Nutritionist  Typically, a bachelor’s degree in Nutrition Science costs around $20,000 to $21,000 to complete  There is a license fee of $200 and a renewal fee of $150 every two years

Schools for each program Physical therapy  George Fox University, Newberg, OR  Pacific University, Hillsboro, OR  University of Oregon, Eugene, OR  Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR Nutritionist  Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR  California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA  Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID  Washington State University, Pullman, WA

Salary Physical therapy  Entry is $65,860 a year  Median is $78,270 a year  Top is $91,810 a year Nutritionist  Entry is $43,670 a year  Median is $54,470 a year  Top is $66,560 a year

Length of time to earn a degree Physical therapist  To become a physical therapist you typically need a master’s degree.  Nowadays the career field is very competitive and it might be better to get your doctorate degree.  Doctorate’s degrees typically take 5-7 years Nutritionist  For a nutritionist it is necessary to have your bachelor’s degree.  For a bachelor’s degree it can take anywhere from 4-5 years

Disadvantages Physical therapist  The total amount of schooling is expensive  Physically demanding  Long hours  Emotionally Demanding Nutritionist  Education requirements and additional training  Competition  Work environment  Job Growth and Outsourcing

I believe that becoming a physical therapist would be the best choice for me. Although it will take a lot of time and schooling, the benefits will be worth it in the end. I can be more independent and possibly have my own practice. Becoming a nutritionist would be interesting, but the pay is not as good as a physical therapist. Which career option is best?

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