Best Colleges for Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions programs prepare students for careers helping individuals recover from injuries, manage disabilities, and improve their quality of life. Graduates typically earn around $32,173 annually, though salaries vary significantly based on specialization and location. With 52 schools nationwide offering these programs, students should prioritize institutions with strong clinical partnerships, hands-on training opportunities, and high licensure exam pass rates. Look for programs that provide extensive fieldwork experience, access to modern rehabilitation equipment, and faculty with current industry experience. Accreditation from relevant professional bodies is essential, as many therapeutic careers require specific credentials. Consider schools that offer specialized tracks in areas like physical therapy assistance, occupational therapy support, or rehabilitation counseling to align with your career goals.

Schools Ranked

$37,360

Avg. Program Earnings

63.8%

Avg. Graduation Rate

Top 25 Schools

College rankings
#	School	Median Earnings	Graduation Rate	School Type
1	CUNY York College Jamaica, New York	$71,351	30.3%	public
2	D'Youville University Buffalo, New York	$56,641	56.7%	private-nonprofit
3	Shenandoah University Winchester, Virginia	$41,565	70.5%	private-nonprofit
4	State University of New York at Cortland Cortland, New York	$38,289	68.2%	public
5	University of Wisconsin-La Crosse La Crosse, Wisconsin	$38,122	71.2%	public
6	Wartburg College Waverly, Iowa	$37,208	66.8%	private-nonprofit
7	Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, Michigan	$37,054	45.5%	public
8	Boston University Boston, Massachusetts	$36,717	90.0%	private-nonprofit
9	Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, Michigan	$36,111	61.8%	public
10	Assumption University Worcester, Massachusetts	$36,092	74.6%	private-nonprofit
11	Grand Valley State University Allendale, Michigan	$35,594	68.6%	public
12	Temple University Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	$35,416	74.7%	public
13	Utica University Utica, New York	$35,060	55.5%	private-nonprofit
14	University of North Dakota Grand Forks, North Dakota	$35,060	63.3%	public
15	Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, Texas	$34,704	51.7%	public
16	University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington, North Carolina	$34,704	70.7%	public
17	University of Wisconsin-Stout Menomonie, Wisconsin	$34,603	52.5%	public
18	University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, Wisconsin	$33,281	89.3%	public
19	Longwood University Farmville, Virginia	$32,925	61.6%	public
20	University of North Texas Denton, Texas	$32,806	59.6%	public
21	East Carolina University Greenville, North Carolina	$32,569	62.1%	public
22	University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, Massachusetts	$32,213	70.1%	public
23	Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania	$32,162	65.9%	public
24	Western Carolina University Cullowhee, North Carolina	$31,907	59.1%	public
25	University of Toledo Toledo, Ohio	$31,852	55.6%	public