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2023 Most Popular Rehabilitation Professions Schools

594 Colleges
$59,739 Avg Salary
$25,262 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions School for You

In 2020-2021, 29,833 rehabilitation and therapeutic professions students received their degrees and certificates, making the major the #6 most popular in the country.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which healthcare program is right for you. 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Healthcare Degree Search has created the Most Popular Rehabilitation Professions Schools to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 594 schools in the United States to see which programs were the most popular for healthcare students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions program at each school on the list.

Check out the rehabilitation programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the United States.

Our 2023 rankings named University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences the most popular school in the United States for rehabilitation and therapeutic professions students. USAHS is a moderately-sized private for-profit school located in the large suburb of San Marcos.

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Out of the 594 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus landed the # 2 spot on the list. Pitt is a very large public school located in the large city of Pittsburgh.

On average, rehabilitation graduates from Pitt take out $25,851 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $403.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Montana. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Rehabilitation Professions Schools list. Located in the city of Missoula, UM is a public school with a large student population.

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The excellent programs at University of Southern California helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best rehabilitation and therapeutic professions schools in the United States. Located in the city of Los Angeles, USC is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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#5

Arcadia University

Glenside, PA

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Arcadia University is a great place for rehabilitation and therapeutic professions students. Arcadia is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Glenside.

Full Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions at Arcadia University Report

Texas Woman’s University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for rehabilitation and therapeutic professions students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Denton, TWU is a public school with a large student population.

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#7

Ithaca College

Ithaca, NY

Ithaca College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for rehabilitation and therapeutic professions students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the suburb of Ithaca, Ithaca is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

After completing their degree, rehabilitation graduates from Ithaca carry an average student debt load of $23,000.

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#8

Thomas Jefferson University

Philadelphia, PA

Thomas Jefferson University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for rehabilitation and therapeutic professions students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Thomas Jefferson University is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that rehabilitation majors at Thomas Jefferson University take out is $36,635.

Full Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions at Thomas Jefferson University Report

#9

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA

With a ranking of #9, Temple University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for rehabilitation and therapeutic professions students. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Rehabilitation majors at Temple take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $443.

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#10

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda, CA

Loma Linda University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Rehabilitation Professions Schools list. Loma Linda University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Loma Linda.

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#11

Creighton University

Omaha, NE

With a ranking of #11, Creighton University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for rehabilitation and therapeutic professions students. Creighton is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Omaha.

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#11

Boston University

Boston, MA

Boston University landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular rehabilitation and therapeutic professions programs. Boston U is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston.

After completing their degree, rehabilitation graduates from Boston U carry an average student debt load of $27,000.

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#11

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, MI

Western Michigan University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Rehabilitation Professions Schools ranking. Located in the city of Kalamazoo, WMU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, rehabilitation graduates from WMU carry an average student debt load of $23,000.

Full Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions at Western Michigan University Report

University of Illinois at Chicago came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Rehabilitation Professions Schools ranking. Located in the city of Chicago, UIC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that rehabilitation majors at UIC take out is $17,867.

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The College of Saint Scholastica landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular rehabilitation and therapeutic professions programs. Located in the city of Duluth, St. Scholastica is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#16

Utica College

Utica, NY

Utica College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular rehabilitation and therapeutic professions programs. Utica College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Utica.

After completing their degree, rehabilitation graduates from Utica College carry an average student debt load of $27,000.

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A T Still University of Health Sciences did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for rehabilitation and therapeutic professions students. It came in at #17 on the list. Located in the town of Kirksville, A T Still University of Health Sciences is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#17

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, MO

Saint Louis University landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular rehabilitation and therapeutic professions programs. Located in the city of Saint Louis, SLU is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

On average, rehabilitation graduates from SLU take out $26,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions at Saint Louis University Report

#19

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, NY

Stony Brook University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Rehabilitation Professions Schools ranking. SUNY Stony Brook is a very large public school located in the suburb of Stony Brook.

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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Rehabilitation Professions Schools list. UT Rio Grande Valley is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Edinburg.

The average amount in student loans that rehabilitation majors at UT Rio Grande Valley take out is $15,625.

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#21

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, FL

With a ranking of #21, Nova Southeastern University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for rehabilitation and therapeutic professions students. Located in the suburb of Fort Lauderdale, NUS Florida is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

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#22

Bay Path University

Longmeadow, MA

Bay Path University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Rehabilitation Professions Schools ranking. Bay Path is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Longmeadow.

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#23

Shenandoah University

Winchester, VA

Shenandoah University landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular rehabilitation and therapeutic professions programs. Located in the city of Winchester, Shenandoah is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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With a ranking of #24, Rutgers University - New Brunswick did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for rehabilitation and therapeutic professions students. Located in the small city of New Brunswick, Rutgers New Brunswick is a public school with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that rehabilitation majors at Rutgers New Brunswick take out is $24,918.

Full Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions at Rutgers University - New Brunswick Report

#25

Touro College

New York, NY

Touro College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Rehabilitation Professions Schools ranking. Touro is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York.

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#26

D'Youville College

Buffalo, NY
#27

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, PA
#28

Gannon University

Erie, PA
#29

Springfield College

Springfield, MA
#29

Quinnipiac University

Hamden, CT
#31

Towson University

Towson, MD
#32

LIU Post

Brookville, NY
#38

New York University

New York, NY
#40

Belmont University

Nashville, TN
#41

Winston - Salem State University

Winston-Salem, NC
#43

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, AZ
#43

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, NY
#43

East Carolina University

Greenville, NC
#46

Northwestern University

Evanston, IL
#46

Dominican College of Blauvelt

Orangeburg, NY
#49

Northeastern University

Boston, MA
#50

Baylor University

Waco, TX

Additional Award Winners

This list shows the remainder of the schools awarded a Most Popular Rehabilitation Professions Schools badge. Showing in this list means the school was ranked in the top 15% of the 594 different United States rehabilitation and therapeutic professions schools we analyzed.

Rank College Location
51 Medical University of South Carolina Charleston, SC
51 Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA
53 Mount Mary University Milwaukee, WI
54 University of Kansas Lawrence, KS
55 Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT
56 Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA
56 University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND
58 Rockhurst University Kansas City, MO
58 Carroll University Waukesha, WI
60 Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY
61 The University of Findlay Findlay, OH
61 University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT
63 University of the Sciences Philadelphia, PA
63 MGH Institute of Health Professions Boston, MA
63 The University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, TX
66 Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI
67 Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN
68 Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions Provo, UT
68 Saint Francis University Loretto, PA
70 Florida International University Miami, FL
71 St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN
71 Misericordia University Dallas, PA
73 Bowling Green State University - Main Campus Bowling Green, OH
73 University of Kentucky Lexington, KY
73 Chatham University Pittsburgh, PA
73 University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR
77 University of New Hampshire - Main Campus Durham, NH
77 University of Missouri - Columbia Columbia, MO
77 Drexel University Philadelphia, PA
77 Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI
81 Alabama State University Montgomery, AL
81 Midwestern University - Downers Grove Downers Grove, IL
83 University of Mary Bismarck, ND
84 University of New England Biddeford, ME
84 University of Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN
86 Salus University Elkins Park, PA
86 University of Scranton Scranton, PA
86 American International College Springfield, MA
89 Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI
89 The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center Memphis, TN

Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Rehabilitation Professions Schools award.

Rank College Location
91 West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies Los Angeles, CA
92 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock, PA
92 Samuel Merritt University Oakland, CA
92 University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI
95 Pacific University Forest Grove, OR
95 West Virginia University Morgantown, WV
95 Ohio State University - Main Campus Columbus, OH
95 Georgia State University Atlanta, GA
95 Brenau University Gainesville, GA
100 South College Knoxville, TN
100 Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH
102 Nazareth College Rochester, NY
102 University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN
102 Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL
102 Maryville University of Saint Louis Saint Louis, MO
106 University of Washington - Seattle Campus Seattle, WA
107 University of South Alabama Mobile, AL
108 Spalding University Louisville, KY
109 Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ
109 University of North Texas Denton, TX
109 Keuka College Keuka Park, NY
112 University of Oklahoma - Health Sciences Center Oklahoma City, OK
112 Midwestern University - Glendale Glendale, AZ
114 University of Toledo Toledo, OH
115 The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio San Antonio, TX
116 University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX
117 Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO
117 Russell Sage College Troy, NY

Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions by Region

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Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

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

Majors Similar to Rehabilitation

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.

  • 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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