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Rehabilitation Professions Schools in North Carolina

914 students earned Rehabilitation degrees in North Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Rehabilitation Professions is the 5th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Rehabilitation Professions Majors in North Carolina

Rehabilitation majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 443
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 443
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 443
Master’s Degree 238
Bachelor’s Degree 214
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 11
Post-Master’s Certificate 11
Associate Degree 5
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 3
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 3
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 3

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, a rehabilitation major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of rehabilitation majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 11.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.4%
  • White: 73.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.2%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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Jobs for Rehabilitation Professions Grads in North Carolina

In this state, there are 25,110 people employed in jobs related to a rehabilitation degree, compared to 871,750 nationwide.

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Wages for Rehabilitation Professions Jobs in North Carolina

In this state, rehabilitation grads earn an average of $78,910. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,860.

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There are 10 colleges in North Carolina that offer rehabilitation degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

140 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
5,169 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $12,415. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

139 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,603 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 81% get financial aid.

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 64% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,002 a year. It takes the average student 4.09 years to graduate.

#4

Duke University

Durham
79 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
16,172 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 92% are considered full time. 63% of students get financical aid. An average student at Duke will pay a net price of $32,459.

79 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
2,686 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years. 100% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,250 after earning their degree at this institution.

#6

High Point University

High Point
59 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
5,617 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $39,475. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
12,243 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. Graduates earn an average $37,533 after graduation.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
17,915 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $19,136. The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at UNCW.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
7,117 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $38,122. The student loan default rate is 1.20% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time.

#10

Wingate University

Wingate
44 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
3,653 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. This private school has an average net price of $20,827.

Rehabilitation Professions Careers in NC

Some of the careers rehabilitation majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Orthotists and Prosthetists 31% $74,480
Health Specialties Professors 28% $105,520
Medical Appliance Technicians 23% $38,220
Physical Therapists 23% $86,600
Therapists 21% $46,450
Occupational Therapists 19% $84,700
Rehabilitation Counselors 17% $39,380
Exercise Physiologists 14% $46,200
Life Scientists 14% $91,080
Engineers 13% $85,110
Recreational Therapists 0% $44,960

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to rehabilitation.

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Nursing 7,425
Health/Medical Admin Services 2,189
Allied Health Professions 1,932
Public Health 1,477
Allied Health Services 797
Mental & Social Health Services 710
Medicine 684
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 507

View all majors related to Rehabilitation Professions

View Nationwide Rehabilitation Professions Report

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