Cheapest Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions Colleges in Georgia

The University of Georgia stands out as the clear value leader for rehabilitation professionals at $13,816 net cost, combining a selective 42.55% acceptance rate with an 87.20% graduation rate. Georgia's aging population and expanding healthcare infrastructure create strong demand for physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech pathologists throughout the state. Private institutions like Thomas University and Brenau University cost $6,000 to $7,000 more annually than top public options, though graduation rates vary dramatically from 25.60% at Middle Georgia State to UGA's high performance.

Programs

$13,816 – $20,893

Net Price Range

47.3%

Avg. Graduation Rate

7 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Georgia Athens, Georgia	$13,816	$11,180	87.2%	42.6%
2	Middle Georgia State University Macon, Georgia	$13,922	$4,432	25.6%	99.7%
3	Georgia Southern University Statesboro, Georgia	$16,531	$5,905	52.1%	88.9%
4	Georgia College & State University Milledgeville, Georgia	$18,809	$8,998	61.6%	80.0%
5	Thomas University Thomasville, Georgia	$19,313	$11,640	27.8%	46.1%
6	Brenau University Gainesville, Georgia	$20,786	$33,275	35.4%	86.6%
7	Piedmont University Demorest, Georgia	$20,893	$30,680	41.5%	64.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the dramatic graduation rate differences between Georgia rehabilitation programs?

University of Georgia achieves an 87.20% graduation rate compared to Middle Georgia State's 25.60%, reflecting differences in student preparation and program rigor. Georgia College maintains a solid 61.60% rate at $18,809 net cost, positioning it as a middle-ground option for students seeking balance between affordability and completion likelihood.

How do Georgia's public rehabilitation programs compare to private alternatives?

Public institutions range from $13,816 to $18,809 in net costs, while private programs span $19,313 to $20,893. The cost gap narrows significantly when comparing net prices, though private schools like Thomas University offer smaller class sizes with a 46.09% acceptance rate versus near-universal admission at Middle Georgia State.

Is the HOPE Scholarship available for rehabilitation therapy students?

Students maintaining a 3.0 GPA qualify for HOPE Scholarship coverage of tuition at public Georgia colleges. This benefit reduces costs substantially at institutions like Georgia Southern, where in-state tuition drops to $5,905 before the scholarship application.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.