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Doctor’s Degrees in Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions

15,249 Yearly Graduations
$70,114 Median Salary
66% Women
A doctor's degree in rehabilitation is offered at 293 colleges in the United States. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 24% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 3.1% of rehabilitation graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Rehabilitation Majors

In 2020-2021, 15,249 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
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 Doctor’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in rehabilitation is $70,114. 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 $67,616 and the high is $72,605.

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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 66.2% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 5,155
Women 10,094
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The racial-ethnic distribution of rehabilitation doctor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 1,533
Black or African American 544
Hispanic or Latino 1,170
White 9,895
International Students 477
Other Races/Ethnicities 1,630
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There are 293 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in rehabilitation. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

1,020 Yearly Graduations
61% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 1,020 people received their doctor's degree in rehabilitation from USAHS. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women.

#2

The University of Montana

Missoula, Montana
394 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $5,352 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,932 per year. The rehabilitation program at The University of Montana awarded 394 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.

#3

Arcadia University

Glenside, Pennsylvania
285 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $45,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,311 per year. The rehabilitation program at Arcadia University awarded 285 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 72% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
213 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
57% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. The rehabilitation program at University of Southern California awarded 213 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.

#5

Creighton University

Omaha, Nebraska
198 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $42,618 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,190 per year. The rehabilitation program at Creighton University awarded 198 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 79% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

The College of Saint Scholastica

Duluth, Minnesota
164 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $38,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,182 per year. The rehabilitation program at The College of Saint Scholastica awarded 164 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 75% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

157 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 157 doctor's degrees were handed out to rehabilitation majors at A T Still University of Health Sciences. Of these students, 65% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

Utica College

Utica, New York
151 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $22,314 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,464 per year. The rehabilitation program at Utica College awarded 151 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 60% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts
141 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $58,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,560 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 141 people received their doctor's degree in rehabilitation from Boston U. Of these students, 77% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda, California
140 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
52% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $32,736 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,382 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 140 people received their doctor's degree in rehabilitation from Loma Linda University. Of these students, 70% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
139 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 139 doctor's degrees were handed out to rehabilitation majors at SUNY Stony Brook. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.

#11

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona
139 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $10,381 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,724 per year. The rehabilitation program at Northern Arizona University awarded 139 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.

#13

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
138 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $33,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,153 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 138 doctor's degrees were handed out to rehabilitation majors at NUS Florida. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.

#14

Baylor University

Waco, Texas
135 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $50,232 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,674 per year. The rehabilitation program at Baylor University awarded 135 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 59% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
125 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $19,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,118 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 125 people received their doctor's degree in rehabilitation from Pitt. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.

#16

University of the Sciences

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
118 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of the Sciences is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in rehabilitation. Roughly 2,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,983 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,168 per year. The rehabilitation program at University of the Sciences awarded 118 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 72% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

Gannon University

Erie, Pennsylvania
116 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $34,575 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,980 per year. The rehabilitation program at Gannon University awarded 116 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 69% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

MGH Institute of Health Professions

Boston, Massachusetts
114 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $77,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $67,680 per year. The rehabilitation program at MGH Institute of Health Professions awarded 114 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 75% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

Texas Woman's University

Denton, Texas
112 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
48% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $5,616 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,112 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 112 doctor's degrees were handed out to rehabilitation majors at TWU. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.

112 Yearly Graduations
43% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The rehabilitation program at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions awarded 112 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 43% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Rehabilitation Focus Areas

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Physical Therapy 13,145
Occupational Therapy 1,993
Rehabilitation Science 54
Other Rehabilitation Professions 31
Rehabilitation Counseling 19

Below are some popular majors that are similar to rehabilitation that offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Medicine 28,623
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 15,192
Nursing 10,943
Dentistry 6,742
Chiropractic 2,658

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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