How many years of school would it take to become a physical therapist?

You usually need a 4 year Bachelor’s degree in medical science, biology or physiology of some sort then another 2 years of a physical therapy focused masters degree.
In my area so many people want to go into the profession many go back to get a Doctorate just to get a job. The market is flooded here.

Here is a link. The requirements are shifting to require a doctorate level degree. That would mean 4 years for your Bachelors degree, followed by 3 for your doctorate in physical therapy.

Physical Therapy has become a doctorate degree, Sport Management or Kinesiology are usually at B.S. or Masters level.

This does not answer your question but it’s good news if you want to be a physical therapist.

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The Occupational Online Handbook is a great resource for finding job requirements, salaries, and so on.

PT is transitioning to a clinical doctorate, much like Audiology did a few years ago, so unless you have a PT license already, a doctorate will be your entry-level degree. One nice thing about PT and OT is that they use Aides, so you could get trained and certified as an Aide then work your way through your schooling. Audiology doesn’t have a step-up option like that.

It now takes a doctorate to be a physical therapist; I do remember when a master degree did it.