Master’s Degrees in Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions
Education Levels of Rehabilitation Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 8,128 people earned their master's degree in rehabilitation. This makes it the 7th most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in rehabilitation is $64,132. 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 $54,533 and the high is $69,525.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in rehabilitation. About 87.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 984 |
Women | 7,144 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of rehabilitation master’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 550 |
Black or African American | 543 |
Hispanic or Latino | 947 |
White | 5,117 |
International Students | 222 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 749 |
Most Popular Rehabilitation Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 289 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree. Roughly 4,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 306 people received their master's degree in rehabilitation from USAHS. Of these students, 88% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences rehabilitation graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $64,132.
Bay Path University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in rehabilitation. Each year, around 3,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,227 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,235 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 162 people received their master's degree in rehabilitation from Bay Path. About 97% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Bay Path University rehabilitation graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $64,132.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for rehabilitation majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Southern California. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. 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, 155 people received their master's degree in rehabilitation from USC. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in rehabilitation at University of Southern California make a median salary of 64,132.
Texas Woman's University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in rehabilitation. Each year, around 16,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 151 people received their master's degree in rehabilitation from TWU. About 71% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that TWU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $64,132.
The 5th most popular school in the country for rehabilitation majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. Each year, around 32,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 121 people received their master's degree in rehabilitation from Pitt. Of these students, 83% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus rehabilitation graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $64,132.
The 6th most popular school in the country for rehabilitation majors who are seeking their master's degree is Western Michigan University. Roughly 19,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,198 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,354 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 117 people received their master's degree in rehabilitation from WMU. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in rehabilitation at Western Michigan University make a median salary of 64,132.
The 7th most popular school in the country for rehabilitation majors who are seeking their master's degree is Towson University. Roughly 21,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,382 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,108 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 112 people received their master's degree in rehabilitation from Towson. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in rehabilitation at Towson University make a median salary of 64,132.
Mount Mary University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in rehabilitation. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,784 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 102 people received their master's degree in rehabilitation from Mount Mary. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women. Data shows that Mount Mary graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $64,132.
The 9th most popular school in the country for rehabilitation majors who are seeking their master's degree is Salus University. Roughly 1,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their master's degree in rehabilitation from Salus University. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women. Salus University rehabilitation graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $64,132.
Quinnipiac University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in rehabilitation. Each year, around 9,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,172 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their master's degree in rehabilitation from Quinnipiac. Of these students, 99% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Quinnipiac graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $64,132.
The 12th most popular school in the country for rehabilitation majors who are seeking their master's degree is Lenoir - Rhyne University. Roughly 2,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,240 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their master's degree in rehabilitation from Lenoir - Rhyne University. About 88% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in rehabilitation at Lenoir - Rhyne University make a median salary of 64,132.
Thomas Jefferson University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in rehabilitation. Roughly 8,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,202 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their master's degree in rehabilitation from Thomas Jefferson University. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women. Data shows that Thomas Jefferson University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $64,132.
California State University - Dominguez Hills is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in rehabilitation. Roughly 18,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their master's degree in rehabilitation from CSUDH. Around 71% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in rehabilitation at California State University - Dominguez Hills make a median salary of 64,132.
Eastern Kentucky University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in rehabilitation. Roughly 14,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,830 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,296 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their master's degree in rehabilitation from Eastern. Around 4% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in rehabilitation at Eastern Kentucky University make a median salary of 64,132.
Rockhurst University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in rehabilitation. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,480 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their master's degree in rehabilitation from Rockhurst. Those who complete their master's degree in rehabilitation at Rockhurst University make a median salary of 64,132.
The 14th most popular school in the country for rehabilitation majors who are seeking their master's degree is Temple University. Roughly 37,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,023 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their master's degree in rehabilitation from Temple. About 93% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in rehabilitation at Temple University make a median salary of 64,132.
Loma Linda University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in rehabilitation. Roughly 4,400 attend the school each year. 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, 70 people received their master's degree in rehabilitation from Loma Linda University. About 72% of this group were women, and 65% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in rehabilitation at Loma Linda University make a median salary of 64,132.
San Jose State University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in rehabilitation. Each year, around 36,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their master's degree in rehabilitation from San Jose State. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women. Data shows that San Jose State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $64,132.
D'Youville College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in rehabilitation. Each year, around 2,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,240 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their master's degree in rehabilitation from D'Youville College. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in rehabilitation at D'Youville College make a median salary of 64,132.
Rehabilitation Concentrations
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Occupational Therapy | 6,059 |
Rehabilitation Counseling | 676 |
Art Therapy | 464 |
Orthotist/Prosthetist | 250 |
Other Rehabilitation Professions | 193 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to rehabilitation that offer master’s degrees.
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Nursing | 49,855 |
Public Health | 17,864 |
Mental & Social Health Services | 17,274 |
Health/Medical Admin Services | 15,811 |
Allied Health Professions | 14,052 |
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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