How to Become a Physical Therapist in 2026: NPTE Exam, DPT Requirements & Salary
Complete 2026 guide to becoming a physical therapist. DPT degree, NPTE exam format, median salary $102,760, specializations, and free NPTE exam prep.
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Complete 2026 guide to becoming a physical therapist. DPT degree, NPTE exam format, median salary $102,760, specializations, and free NPTE exam prep.
Free NPTE 2026 guide: official FSBPT test dates, registration and jurisdiction deadlines, by-system domain weights, 225 questions, scaled 600 pass, and fees.
NPTE first-time pass rate is 88.9% (2024), but you only get 6 lifetime attempts. Hardest topics ranked by FSBPT weights plus a FREE 8-week 2026 study plan.
FREE NPTE-PTA 2026 content outline guide: FSBPT body-system item ranges, data collection vs interventions, nonsystem domains, and a PTA study-weight plan.