Doctor’s Degrees in Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions
Education Levels of Rehabilitation Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 16,935 people earned their doctor's degree in rehabilitation. This earns it the #3 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in rehabilitation at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| 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 Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in rehabilitation is $74,720. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $72,085 and the high is $77,309.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for rehabilitation students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in rehabilitation. About 69.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 5,182 |
| Women | 11,753 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of rehabilitation doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,738 |
| Black or African American | 674 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,470 |
| White | 10,883 |
| International Students | 354 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,816 |
Most Popular Rehabilitation Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 293 colleges that offer a doctor’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 doctor's degree. Each year, around 4,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,020 people received their doctor's degree in rehabilitation from USAHS. Of these students, 63% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in rehabilitation at University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences make a median salary of 74,720.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for rehabilitation majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The University of Montana. Roughly 9,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,736 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 394 people received their doctor's degree in rehabilitation from UM. About 66% of this group were women, and 64% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in rehabilitation at The University of Montana make a median salary of 74,720.
Arcadia University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in rehabilitation. Roughly 3,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,590 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,390 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 285 people received their doctor's degree in rehabilitation from Arcadia. Of these students, 70% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Arcadia University rehabilitation graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $74,720.
University of Southern California is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in rehabilitation. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 213 people received their doctor's degree in rehabilitation from USC. Of these students, 77% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in rehabilitation at University of Southern California make a median salary of 74,720.
The 5th most popular school in the country for rehabilitation majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Creighton University. Each year, around 8,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,676 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 198 people received their doctor's degree in rehabilitation from Creighton. Of these students, 83% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in rehabilitation at Creighton University make a median salary of 74,720.
The College of Saint Scholastica is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in rehabilitation. Each year, around 3,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,530 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,024 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 164 people received their doctor's degree in rehabilitation from St. Scholastica. About 71% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in rehabilitation at The College of Saint Scholastica make a median salary of 74,720.
A T Still University of Health Sciences is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in rehabilitation. Roughly 3,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 157 people received their doctor's degree in rehabilitation from A T Still University of Health Sciences. Of these students, 68% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in rehabilitation at A T Still University of Health Sciences make a median salary of 74,720.
Utica College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in rehabilitation. Each year, around 4,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $23,208 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,480 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 151 people received their doctor's degree in rehabilitation from Utica College. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in rehabilitation at Utica College make a median salary of 74,720.
The 9th most popular school in the country for rehabilitation majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Boston University. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 141 people received their doctor's degree in rehabilitation from Boston U. About 81% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in rehabilitation at Boston University make a median salary of 74,720.
The 10th most popular school in the country for rehabilitation majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Loma Linda University. Each year, around 4,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 140 people received their doctor's degree in rehabilitation from Loma Linda University. About 66% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Loma Linda University rehabilitation graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $74,720.
Stony Brook University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in rehabilitation. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 139 people received their doctor's degree in rehabilitation from SUNY Stony Brook. Of these students, 69% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in rehabilitation at Stony Brook University make a median salary of 74,720.
The 11th most popular school in the country for rehabilitation majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Northern Arizona University. Roughly 29,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,674 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 139 people received their doctor's degree in rehabilitation from NAU. About 77% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that NAU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $74,720.
The 13th most popular school in the country for rehabilitation majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Nova Southeastern University. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,890 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 138 people received their doctor's degree in rehabilitation from NUS Florida. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. Nova Southeastern University rehabilitation graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $74,720.
Baylor University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in rehabilitation. Each year, around 19,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,844 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,130 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 135 people received their doctor's degree in rehabilitation from Baylor. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in rehabilitation at Baylor University make a median salary of 74,720.
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in rehabilitation. Roughly 32,200 attend the school each year. 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, 125 people received their doctor's degree in rehabilitation from Pitt. Of these students, 85% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in rehabilitation at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus make a median salary of 74,720.
Gannon University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in rehabilitation. Each year, around 4,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,420 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 116 people received their doctor's degree in rehabilitation from Gannon. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in rehabilitation at Gannon University make a median salary of 74,720.
MGH Institute of Health Professions comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in rehabilitation. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $85,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,275 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their doctor's degree in rehabilitation from MGH Institute of Health Professions. About 80% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in rehabilitation at MGH Institute of Health Professions make a median salary of 74,720.
Texas Woman's University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in rehabilitation. Roughly 16,400 attend the school each year. 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, 112 people received their doctor's degree in rehabilitation from TWU. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women. Texas Woman's University rehabilitation graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $74,720.
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in rehabilitation. Each year, around 1,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 112 people received their doctor's degree in rehabilitation from RMUoHP. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in rehabilitation at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions make a median salary of 74,720.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to rehabilitation that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 29,168 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 13,508 |
| Nursing | 13,058 |
| Dentistry | 6,928 |
| Chiropractic | 2,698 |
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.
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