Rehabilitation Professions at Governors State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Rehabilitation Professions, you may want to check out the program at Governors State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Governors State University is located in University Park, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 56 rehabilitation professions graduations were recorded at Governors State University.
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Online Class Availability at Governors State University
Many students take online classes at Governors State University. Of 4,397 students, 1,705 (39%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,813 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Rehabilitation Professions Rankings at Governors State University
Rankings can help you compare Governors State University’s Rehabilitation Professions program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #2 of 13 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #3 of 62 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #10 of 14 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #27 of 370 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #39 of 63 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #223 of 394 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #2 of 13 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #3 of 62 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #10 of 14 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #27 of 370 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #39 of 63 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #223 of 394 |
Earnings for Rehabilitation Professions Graduates from Governors State University
Those who finish Governors State University’s Rehabilitation Professions program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $67,463 |
| 2 years | $65,695 |
| 3 years | $72,555 |
| 4 years | $72,649 |
| 5 years | $74,981 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Rehabilitation Professions graduates from Governors State University report median earnings of $72,649, compared with $56,614 for all Governors State University graduates — about 28% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Rehabilitation Professions graduates at Governors State University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Rehabilitation Professions graduates at Governors State University are 70% women (39) and 30% men (17).
Rehabilitation Professions Master’s Program at Governors State University
Of the 27 master’s rehabilitation professions graduates at Governors State University, 85% were women (23) and 15% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Rehabilitation Professions master’s degree recipients at Governors State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 37% of Rehabilitation Professions master’s degree recipients at Governors State University, higher than the national average of 28%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Rehabilitation Professions Concentrations at Governors State University
The Rehabilitation Professions program at Governors State University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Occupational Therapy | 27 |
| Physical Therapy | 29 |
Best-Paid Careers for Rehabilitation Professions Graduates
Those who complete Rehabilitation Professions program at Governors State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Rehabilitation Professions majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Recreational Therapists | $150,116 |
| Exercise Physiologists | $144,072 |
| Physical Therapists | $144,047 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists | $124,839 |
| Therapists, All Other | $121,750 |
| Solar Energy Systems Engineers | $116,775 |
| Mechatronics Engineers | $115,569 |
| Microsystems Engineers | $104,558 |
| Wind Energy Engineers | $98,460 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.