Master’s Degrees in Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions
Education Levels of Rehabilitation Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 8,128 people earned their master's degree in rehabilitation. This earns it the #26 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in rehabilitation is $64,132. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $54,572 and the high is $69,508.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for rehabilitation students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in rehabilitation. About 87.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 984 |
| Women | 7,144 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of rehabilitation master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 550 |
| Black or African American | 543 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 947 |
| White | 5,117 |
| International Students | 222 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 749 |
Most Popular Rehabilitation Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 289 colleges that offer a master’s degree in rehabilitation. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for rehabilitation students seekinga master's degree is University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. Each year, around 4,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 306 people received their master's degree in rehabilitation from USAHS. About 88% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in rehabilitation at University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences make a median salary of 64,132.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for rehabilitation majors who are seeking their master's degree is Bay Path University. Roughly 3,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,227 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,235 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 162 people received their master's degree in rehabilitation from Bay Path. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 97% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in rehabilitation at Bay Path University make a median salary of 64,132.
University of Southern California is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master'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, 155 people received their master's degree in rehabilitation from USC. Of these students, 85% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that USC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $64,132.
Texas Woman's University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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, 151 people received their master's degree in rehabilitation from TWU. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. Texas Woman's University rehabilitation graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $64,132.
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master'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, 121 people received their master's degree in rehabilitation from Pitt. About 83% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in rehabilitation at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus make a median salary of 64,132.
Western Michigan University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in rehabilitation. Each year, around 19,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,198 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,354 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 117 people received their master's degree in rehabilitation from WMU. Of these students, 96% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that WMU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $64,132.
Towson University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in rehabilitation. Each year, around 21,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,382 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,108 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 112 people received their master's degree in rehabilitation from Towson. Of these students, 93% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Towson graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $64,132.
The 8th most popular school in the country for rehabilitation majors who are seeking their master's degree is Mount Mary University. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,784 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 102 people received their master's degree in rehabilitation from Mount Mary. Of these students, 95% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Mount Mary University rehabilitation graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $64,132.
Salus University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in rehabilitation. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their master's degree in rehabilitation from Salus University. Of these students, 91% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in rehabilitation at Salus University make a median salary of 64,132.
Quinnipiac University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in rehabilitation. Roughly 9,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,172 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their master's degree in rehabilitation from Quinnipiac. About 99% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Quinnipiac University rehabilitation graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $64,132.
Lenoir - Rhyne University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in rehabilitation. Each year, around 2,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,240 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their master's degree in rehabilitation from Lenoir - Rhyne University. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women. Data shows that Lenoir - Rhyne University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $64,132.
The 12th most popular school in the country for rehabilitation majors who are seeking their master's degree is Thomas Jefferson University. Each year, around 8,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,202 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their master's degree in rehabilitation from Thomas Jefferson University. Of these students, 93% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Thomas Jefferson University rehabilitation graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $64,132.
Eastern Kentucky University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in rehabilitation. Each year, around 14,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,830 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,296 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their master's degree in rehabilitation from Eastern. Of these students, 91% were women and 4% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Eastern graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $64,132.
The 14th most popular school in the country for rehabilitation majors who are seeking their master's degree is Rockhurst University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,480 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their master's degree in rehabilitation from Rockhurst. Data shows that Rockhurst graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $64,132.
California State University - Dominguez Hills comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in rehabilitation. Each year, around 18,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their master's degree in rehabilitation from CSUDH. Of these students, 85% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that CSUDH graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $64,132.
Temple University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in rehabilitation. Each year, around 37,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,023 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their master's degree in rehabilitation from Temple. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women. Data shows that Temple graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $64,132.
D'Youville College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in rehabilitation. Roughly 2,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,240 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their master's degree in rehabilitation from D'Youville College. Of these students, 91% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that D'Youville College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $64,132.
New York University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in rehabilitation. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their master's degree in rehabilitation from NYU. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in rehabilitation at New York University make a median salary of 64,132.
San Jose State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in rehabilitation. Roughly 36,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their master's degree in rehabilitation from San Jose State. Of these students, 85% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. San Jose State University rehabilitation graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $64,132.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to rehabilitation that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 49,855 |
| Public Health | 17,864 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 17,274 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 15,811 |
| Allied Health Professions | 14,052 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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