Doctor’s Degrees in Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions
Education Levels of Rehabilitation Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 16,935 people earned their doctor's degree in rehabilitation. This makes it the 2nd most popular doctor's 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 |
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Doctor’s Degree | 16,935 |
Master’s Degree | 8,128 |
Bachelor’s Degree | 3,840 |
Graduate Certificate | 484 |
Associate Degree | 299 |
Undergraduate Certificate | 140 |
Basic Certificate | 108 |
Earnings of Rehabilitation Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in rehabilitation is $74,720. 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. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $72,065 and the high is $77,359.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for rehabilitation majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in rehabilitation. About 69.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 5,182 |
Women | 11,753 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of rehabilitation doctor’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 1,738 |
Black or African American | 674 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1,470 |
White | 10,883 |
International Students | 354 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,816 |
Most Popular Rehabilitation Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 293 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in rehabilitation. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for rehabilitation majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 4,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,020 people received their doctor's degree in rehabilitation from USAHS. About 63% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that USAHS graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,720.
The University of Montana is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in rehabilitation. Roughly 9,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,736 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 394 people received their doctor's degree in rehabilitation from UM. Around 64% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women. Data shows that UM graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,720.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for rehabilitation majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Arcadia University. Roughly 3,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,590 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,390 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 285 people received their doctor's degree in rehabilitation from Arcadia. About 70% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in rehabilitation at Arcadia University make a median salary of 74,720.
University of Southern California comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in rehabilitation. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 213 people received their doctor's degree in rehabilitation from USC. About 77% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that USC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,720.
Creighton University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in rehabilitation. Each year, around 8,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,676 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 198 people received their doctor's degree in rehabilitation from Creighton. About 83% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Creighton graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,720.
The College of Saint Scholastica comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in rehabilitation. Each year, around 3,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,530 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,024 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 164 people received their doctor's degree in rehabilitation from St. Scholastica. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. Data shows that St. Scholastica graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,720.
A T Still University of Health Sciences comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in rehabilitation. Roughly 3,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 157 people received their doctor's degree in rehabilitation from A T Still University of Health Sciences. About 68% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that A T Still University of Health Sciences graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,720.
The 8th most popular school in the country for rehabilitation majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Utica College. Each year, around 4,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $23,208 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,480 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 151 people received their doctor's degree in rehabilitation from Utica College. Of these students, 74% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Utica College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,720.
Boston University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in rehabilitation. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 141 people received their doctor's degree in rehabilitation from Boston U. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women. Data shows that Boston U graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,720.
Loma Linda University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in rehabilitation. Each year, around 4,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 140 people received their doctor's degree in rehabilitation from Loma Linda University. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in rehabilitation at Loma Linda University make a median salary of 74,720.
Northern Arizona University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in rehabilitation. Roughly 29,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,674 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 139 people received their doctor's degree in rehabilitation from NAU. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women. Northern Arizona University rehabilitation graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $74,720.
Stony Brook University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in rehabilitation. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 139 people received their doctor's degree in rehabilitation from SUNY Stony Brook. About 69% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that SUNY Stony Brook graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,720.
Nova Southeastern University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in rehabilitation. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,890 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 138 people received their doctor's degree in rehabilitation from NUS Florida. Of these students, 71% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in rehabilitation at Nova Southeastern University make a median salary of 74,720.
The 14th most popular school in the country for rehabilitation majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Baylor University. Each year, around 19,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,844 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,130 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 135 people received their doctor's degree in rehabilitation from Baylor. Of these students, 71% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Baylor graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,720.
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in rehabilitation. Roughly 32,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 125 people received their doctor's degree in rehabilitation from Pitt. About 85% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Pitt graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,720.
The 17th most popular school in the country for rehabilitation majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Gannon University. Each year, around 4,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,420 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 116 people received their doctor's degree in rehabilitation from Gannon. Of these students, 72% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Gannon graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,720.
The 18th most popular school in the country for rehabilitation majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is MGH Institute of Health Professions. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $85,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,275 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their doctor's degree in rehabilitation from MGH Institute of Health Professions. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. Data shows that MGH Institute of Health Professions graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,720.
Texas Woman's University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in rehabilitation. Roughly 16,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,712 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,184 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 112 people received their doctor's degree in rehabilitation from TWU. Of these students, 89% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in rehabilitation at Texas Woman's University make a median salary of 74,720.
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in rehabilitation. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 112 people received their doctor's degree in rehabilitation from RMUoHP. Of these students, 38% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that RMUoHP graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,720.
Rehabilitation Focus Areas
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Physical Therapy | 13,307 |
Occupational Therapy | 3,503 |
Rehabilitation Science | 70 |
Other Rehabilitation Professions | 26 |
Rehabilitation Counseling | 13 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to rehabilitation that offer doctor’s degrees.
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Medicine | 29,168 |
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 13,508 |
Nursing | 13,058 |
Dentistry | 6,928 |
Chiropractic | 2,698 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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