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Rehabilitation Professions Schools in Pennsylvania

3,239 students earned Rehabilitation degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Rehabilitation Professions is the 2nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Rehabilitation Professions Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,342
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,342
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1,342
Master’s Degree 924
Bachelor’s Degree 804
Associate Degree 71
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 56
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 56
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 56
Post-Master’s Certificate 42
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 42

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of rehabilitation majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.2%
  • Black or African American: 3.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.8%
  • White: 72.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.4%
  • Other Races: 11.1%
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Jobs for Rehabilitation Professions Grads in Pennsylvania

46,500 people in the state and 871,750 in the nation are employed in jobs related to rehabilitation.

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Wages for Rehabilitation Professions Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a rehabilitation grad in the state is $67,320, compared to a typical salary of $73,860 nationwide.

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

403 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

77% of the teachers are full time. The 2.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at Pitt.

#2

Arcadia University

Glenside
301 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
3,300 Total Students

The 3.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $28,574. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

220 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
8,286 Total Students

39% of the teachers are full time. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#4

Temple University

Philadelphia
219 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.33 years to graduate. In their early career, Temple grads earn an average salary of $47,659. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

177 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

75% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 4.00% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $27,530.

#6

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh
161 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
8,830 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Duquesne. In their early career, Duquesne grads earn an average salary of $56,932.

160 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
4,251 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 60%.

#8

Carlow University

Pittsburgh
132 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
1,976 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $21,190. The average student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree at Carlow. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

118 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
2,375 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $31,138. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $77,779 a year. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

112 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
2,769 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $49,438 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $29,962.

Rehabilitation Professions Careers in PA

Some of the careers rehabilitation majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Physical Therapists 24% $84,620
Health Specialties Professors 23% $79,920
Occupational Therapists 21% $78,340
Therapists 15% $55,360
Life Scientists 14% $70,410
Exercise Physiologists 11% $42,580
Orthotists and Prosthetists 10% $63,610
Rehabilitation Counselors 9% $35,250
Engineers 8% $93,400
Recreational Therapists 5% $46,280
Medical Appliance Technicians 3% $40,090

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Nursing 11,477
Allied Health Professions 2,804
Medicine 2,307
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,823
Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences 1,691
Health Sciences & Services 1,691
Public Health 1,486
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 1,353

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