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2023 Best Rehabilitation Professions Schools in Pennsylvania

35 Colleges
$52,748 Avg Salary
$27,611 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions School for You

In 2020-2021, rehabilitation and therapeutic professions students earned 3,183 degrees and certificates from a Pennsylvania school, making the subject the 2nd in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for healthcare students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

The Best Rehabilitation Professions Schools in Pennsylvania ranking is one of many tools that Healthcare Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 35 schools in Pennsylvania to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for healthcare students.

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2023 Best Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Schools in Pennsylvania

The following schools top our list of the Best Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Colleges.

Top 10 Best Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Schools

#1

Salus University

Elkins Park, PA

Our analysis found Salus University to be the best school for rehabilitation and therapeutic professions students who want to pursue a degree in Pennsylvania. Salus University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Elkins Park.

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#2

Thomas Jefferson University

Philadelphia, PA

Out of the 35 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Thomas Jefferson University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Thomas Jefferson University is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

After completing their degree, rehabilitation graduates from Thomas Jefferson University carry an average student debtload of $36,635.

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#3

Elizabethtown College

Elizabethtown, PA

Out of the 35 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Elizabethtown College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Etown is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Elizabethtown.

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#4

University of Scranton

Scranton, PA

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Scranton is a great place for rehabilitation and therapeutic professions students. Located in the city of Scranton, University of Scranton is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Pennsylvania College of Technology. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Rehabilitation Professions Schools in Pennsylvania list. Penn College is a small public school located in the small city of Williamsport.

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#6

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, PA

Duquesne University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Rehabilitation Professions Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Duquesne is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

After completing their degree, rehabilitation graduates from Duquesne carry an average student debtload of $27,000.

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#7

University of the Sciences

Philadelphia, PA

University of the Sciences landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best rehabilitation and therapeutic professions programs. USciences is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia.

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#8

Arcadia University

Glenside, PA

Arcadia University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Rehabilitation Professions Schools in Pennsylvania list. Arcadia is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Glenside.

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#9

Gannon University

Erie, PA

Gannon University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Rehabilitation Professions Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the city of Erie, Gannon is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#10

Saint Francis University

Loretto, PA

Saint Francis University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Rehabilitation Professions Schools in Pennsylvania list. Saint Francis is a small private not-for-profit school located in the fringe town of Loretto.

On average, rehabilitation graduates from Saint Francis take out $29,705 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $501.

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Best Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
New York 2,807
Maryland 353
New Jersey 453
District of Columbia 172
Delaware 103

One of 30 majors within the healthcare area of study, rehabilitation and therapeutic professions has other similar majors worth exploring.

Rehabilitation Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Physical Therapy/Therapist 13,655
Occupational Therapy 9,958
Rehabilitation Science 1,161
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling 1,046
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy 870
Art Therapy 858
Other Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions 837
Music Therapy 665
Orthotist/Prosthetist 335
Assistive/Augmentative Technology and Rehabilitation Engineering 117
Kinesiotherapy/Kinesiotherapist 110
Animal-Assisted Therapy 85
Play Therapy 56
Dance Therapy 52
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, General 28

Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 322,592
Health & Medical Administrative Services 89,359
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 84,492
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 84,274
Allied Health Professions 82,308

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Barbara E. Carver.

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