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Rehabilitation Professions in North Carolina

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Rehabilitation Professions Schools in North Carolina

In 2020-2021, 914 students earned their Rehabilitation degrees in NC.

In terms of popularity, Rehabilitation Professions is the 30th most popular major in the state out of a total 287 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Rehabilitation Professions Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 443
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 443
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 443
Master’s Degree 238
Bachelor’s Degree 214
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 11
Post-Master’s Certificate 11
Associate Degree 5
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 3
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 3
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of rehabilitation majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 11.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.4%
  • White: 73.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.2%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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Jobs for Rehabilitation Professions Grads in North Carolina

25,110 people in the state and 871,750 in the nation are employed in jobs related to rehabilitation.

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Wages for Rehabilitation Professions Jobs in North Carolina

Rehabilitation grads earn an average of $78,910 in the state and $73,860 nationwide.

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

140 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
5,169 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.57 years to graduate. 65% of the teachers are full time.

139 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

The 5.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,550.

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 64% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $51,002 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 77%.

#4

Duke University

Durham
79 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
16,172 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $77,260 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 92%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.30%.

79 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
2,686 Total Students

In their early career, Lenoir - Rhyne University grads earn an average salary of $37,250. The student loan default rate of 5.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

#6

High Point University

High Point
59 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
5,617 Total Students

89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years. The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
12,243 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 72%. The student loan default rate of 5.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at WCU.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
17,915 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,448 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
7,117 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 73% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,734 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years.

#10

Wingate University

Wingate
44 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
3,653 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,647 a year. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,827. 100% of the teachers are full time.

Rehabilitation Professions Careers in NC

Some of the careers rehabilitation majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Orthotists and Prosthetists 31% $74,480
Health Specialties Professors 28% $105,520
Medical Appliance Technicians 23% $38,220
Physical Therapists 23% $86,600
Therapists 21% $46,450
Occupational Therapists 19% $84,700
Rehabilitation Counselors 17% $39,380
Exercise Physiologists 14% $46,200
Life Scientists 14% $91,080
Engineers 13% $85,110
Recreational Therapists 0% $44,960

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Nursing 7,425
Health/Medical Admin Services 2,189
Allied Health Professions 1,932
Public Health 1,477
Allied Health Services 797
Mental & Social Health Services 710
Medicine 684
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 507

View all majors related to Rehabilitation Professions

View Nationwide Rehabilitation Professions Report

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