Rehabilitation Professions Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Rehabilitation Professions is offered at 547 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Rehabilitation Professions. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about35% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 3.8% of Rehabilitation Professions graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Rehabilitation Professions Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 29,603 students earned theirRehabilitation Professions majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Rehabilitation Professions at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 170 |
| Associate’s Degree | 257 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 3,385 |
| Master’s Degree | 8,879 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 16,912 |
Earnings of Rehabilitation Professions Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Rehabilitation Professions of $70,102 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $67,332 |
| 4 years | $70,102 |
| 5 years | $75,167 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 75.2% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 564 |
| Women | 1,714 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Rehabilitation Professions graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,394 | 61.2% |
| Asian | 270 | 11.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 257 | 11.3% |
| Black or African American | 115 | 5.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 8 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 107 | 4.7% |
| Race Unknown | 37 | 1.6% |
| International Students | 86 | 3.8% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 3.8% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Rehabilitation Professions Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 624 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Rehabilitation Professions. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Rehabilitation Professions students seeking a doctor's degree is University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,538 people received their doctor's degree in Rehabilitation Professions from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Rehabilitation Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California is a popular choice for Rehabilitation Professions majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 432 people received their doctor's degree in Rehabilitation Professions from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Rehabilitation Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is a popular choice for Rehabilitation Professions majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 394 doctor's degrees in Rehabilitation Professions in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Montana is a popular choice for Rehabilitation Professions majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 286 people received their doctor's degree in Rehabilitation Professions from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Rehabilitation Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Woman's University is a popular choice for Rehabilitation Professions majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 253 doctor's degrees in Rehabilitation Professions in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Rehabilitation Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arcadia University is a popular choice for Rehabilitation Professions majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 246 people received their doctor's degree in Rehabilitation Professions from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Rehabilitation Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Baylor University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Rehabilitation Professions. During the most recent year for which we have data, 222 people received their doctor's degree in Rehabilitation Professions from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Rehabilitation Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Concordia University-Wisconsin comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Rehabilitation Professions. During the most recent year for which we have data, 218 people received their doctor's degree in Rehabilitation Professions from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University is a popular choice for Rehabilitation Professions majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 217 people received their doctor's degree in Rehabilitation Professions from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Rehabilitation Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Thomas Jefferson University is a popular choice for Rehabilitation Professions majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 210 people received their doctor's degree in Rehabilitation Professions from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Rehabilitation Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Creighton University is a popular choice for Rehabilitation Professions majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 200 doctor's degrees in Rehabilitation Professions in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ithaca College is a popular choice for Rehabilitation Professions majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 197 doctor's degrees in Rehabilitation Professions in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Temple University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Rehabilitation Professions. This school awarded 193 doctor's degrees in Rehabilitation Professions in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Rehabilitation Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Boston University is a popular choice for Rehabilitation Professions majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 189 doctor's degrees in Rehabilitation Professions in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Rehabilitation Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The College of Saint Scholastica comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Rehabilitation Professions. During the most recent year for which we have data, 178 people received their doctor's degree in Rehabilitation Professions from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Rehabilitation Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
South College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Rehabilitation Professions. During the most recent year for which we have data, 176 people received their doctor's degree in Rehabilitation Professions from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Rehabilitation Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Duquesne University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Rehabilitation Professions. This school awarded 175 doctor's degrees in Rehabilitation Professions in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston is a popular choice for Rehabilitation Professions majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 174 people received their doctor's degree in Rehabilitation Professions from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Rehabilitation Professions. During the most recent year for which we have data, 173 people received their doctor's degree in Rehabilitation Professions from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Valley State University is a popular choice for Rehabilitation Professions majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 172 people received their doctor's degree in Rehabilitation Professions from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Rehabilitation Professions here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rehabilitation Professions Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | 13,424 |
| Occupational Therapy/Therapist | 10,460 |
| Rehabilitation Science | 1,107 |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor | 941 |
| Art Therapy/Therapist | 768 |
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Related Majors
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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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.
