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Associate Degrees in Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions

420 Yearly Graduations
$37,201 Median Salary
$20,000 Median Debt
There are 53 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer an associate degree in rehabilitation. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 46% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.0% of rehabilitation graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Rehabilitation Majors

In 2020-2021, 420 earned their associate degree in rehabilitation. This makes it the 15th most popular associate degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in rehabilitation at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree 15,249
Master’s Degree 9,152
Bachelor’s Degree 4,402
Associate Degree 420
Graduate Certificate 373
Basic Certificate 170
Undergraduate Certificate 67

Earnings of Rehabilitation Majors With Associate Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in rehabilitation is $37,201. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $29,594 to a high of $40,628.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in rehabilitation is $20,000. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $21,000 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $17,072.

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Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their associate degree in rehabilitation. About 73.8% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 110
Women 310
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The racial-ethnic distribution of rehabilitation associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 17
Black or African American 55
Hispanic or Latino 100
White 219
International Students 4
Other Races/Ethnicities 25
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There are 53 colleges that offer an associate degree in rehabilitation. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

49 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Community College of Baltimore County tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for rehabilitation majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 17,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 49 associate degrees were handed out to rehabilitation majors at CCBC. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.

#2

Thomas Jefferson University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
37 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for rehabilitation majors who are seeking their associate degree is Thomas Jefferson University. Each year, around 8,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,068 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 37 people received their associate degree in rehabilitation from Thomas Jefferson University. About 86% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Pennsylvania College of Technology

Williamsport, Pennsylvania
34 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for rehabilitation majors who are seeking their associate degree is Pennsylvania College of Technology. Roughly 4,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,120 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 34 associate degrees were handed out to rehabilitation majors at Penn College. Of these students, 68% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Century College

White Bear Lake, Minnesota
30 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Century College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in rehabilitation. Each year, around 8,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 people received their associate degree in rehabilitation from Century College. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.

#5

Fremont College

Cerritos, California
26 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
88% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Fremont College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in rehabilitation. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 associate degrees were handed out to rehabilitation majors at Fremont College. Around 88% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.

#6

Bronx Community College

Bronx, New York
20 Yearly Graduations
80% Women

Bronx Community College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in rehabilitation. Roughly 8,300 attend the school each year. The rehabilitation program at Bronx Community College awarded 20 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 80% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

Atenas College

Manati, Puerto Rico
18 Yearly Graduations
61% Women

The 7th most popular school in the country for rehabilitation majors who are seeking their associate degree is Atenas College. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 associate degrees were handed out to rehabilitation majors at Atenas College. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women.

#7

LaGuardia Community College

Long Island City, New York
18 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
72% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

LaGuardia Community College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in rehabilitation. Roughly 16,900 attend the school each year. The rehabilitation program at LaGuardia Community College awarded 18 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 72% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.

#9

Itawamba Community College

Fulton, Mississippi
14 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Itawamba Community College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in rehabilitation. Each year, around 4,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The rehabilitation program at Itawamba Community College awarded 14 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.

#9

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey
14 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
71% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Rutgers University - New Brunswick is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in rehabilitation. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,180 per year. The rehabilitation program at Rutgers University - New Brunswick awarded 14 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 64% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

14 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Southern Crescent Technical College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in rehabilitation. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their associate degree in rehabilitation from Southern Crescent Technical College. Of these students, 100% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Southern Adventist University

Collegedale, Tennessee
12 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
58% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Southern Adventist University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in rehabilitation. Roughly 2,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $22,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,880 per year. The rehabilitation program at Southern Adventist University awarded 12 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.

12 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Montana State University - Billings comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in rehabilitation. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,485 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,878 per year. The rehabilitation program at Montana State University - Billings awarded 12 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#14

NHTI-Concord's Community College

Concord, New Hampshire
10 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

NHTI-Concord's Community College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in rehabilitation. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their associate degree in rehabilitation from NHTI. About 100% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Snow College

Ephraim, Utah
10 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Snow College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in rehabilitation. Roughly 5,800 attend the school each year. The rehabilitation program at Snow College awarded 10 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 80% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

Hocking College

Nelsonville, Ohio
9 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Hocking College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in rehabilitation. Each year, around 2,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 associate degrees were handed out to rehabilitation majors at Hocking Technical College. About 89% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

9 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
56% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Truckee Meadows Community College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in rehabilitation. Roughly 10,200 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their associate degree in rehabilitation from Truckee Meadows Community College. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.

#16

Central Georgia Technical College

Warner Robins, Georgia
9 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Central Georgia Technical College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in rehabilitation. Roughly 8,100 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their associate degree in rehabilitation from CGTC. Of these students, 89% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

Central Wyoming College

Riverton, Wyoming
8 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
75% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for rehabilitation majors who are seeking their associate degree is Central Wyoming College. Roughly 1,700 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their associate degree in rehabilitation from CWC. About 50% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

St Petersburg College

Clearwater, Florida
8 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

St Petersburg College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in rehabilitation. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 associate degrees were handed out to rehabilitation majors at SPC. Of these students, 50% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Rehabilitation Focus Areas

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Occupational Therapy 95
Physical Therapy 95
Recreational Therapy 82
Other Rehabilitation Professions 71
Orthotist/Prosthetist 58

Below are some popular majors that are similar to rehabilitation that offer associate degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Nursing 85,504
Allied Health Professions 27,677
Allied Health Services 20,673
Health/Medical Admin Services 16,893
Health Sciences & Services 10,218

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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