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Rehabilitation Professions in Illinois

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Rehabilitation Professions Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 889 students earned their Rehabilitation degrees in IL.

As a degree choice, Rehabilitation Professions is the 42nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Rehabilitation Professions Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 382
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 382
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 382
Master’s Degree 335
Bachelor’s Degree 148
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 24
Post-Master’s Certificate 24

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 9.7%
  • Black or African American: 5.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.8%
  • White: 60.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.0%
  • Other Races: 10.8%
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Jobs for Rehabilitation Professions Grads in Illinois

There are 36,320 people in the state and 871,750 people in the nation working in rehabilitation jobs.

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Wages for Rehabilitation Professions Jobs in Illinois

Rehabilitation grads earn an average of $81,090 in the state and $73,860 nationwide.

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

202 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

72% of the teachers are full time. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 2.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

138 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 66% of students receive it. In their early career, Northwestern grads earn an average salary of $67,867. The 0.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

105 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,980 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#4

Adler University

Chicago
56 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,726 Total Students

92% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 2.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,099 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time. The 1.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $36,434. The student loan default rate is 2.70% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years.

#7

North Central College

Naperville
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
2,832 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at North Central. The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,852 after earning their degree at this institution.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.90%. Most students complete their degree in 4.60 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,956.

#10

Governors State University

University Park
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,650 Total Students

A typical student attending GSU will pay a net price of $10,436. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.20%.

Rehabilitation Professions Careers in IL

Some of the careers rehabilitation majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Orthotists and Prosthetists 28% $77,670
Medical Appliance Technicians 20% $45,320
Physical Therapists 20% $88,970
Occupational Therapists 15% $84,820
Health Specialties Professors 14% $85,020
Therapists 11% $51,260
Rehabilitation Counselors 7% $35,590
Recreational Therapists 6% $44,060
Engineers 4% $84,550
Exercise Physiologists 4% $52,850
Life Scientists 3% $85,920

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Nursing 21,938
Allied Health Professions 1,751
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,726
Public Health 1,675
Medicine 1,344
Communication Sciences 860
Allied Health Services 720
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 663

View all majors related to Rehabilitation Professions

View Nationwide Rehabilitation Professions Report

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