undergraduate
Rehabilitation and therapy
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What is a rehabilitation and therapy major?
A study program that prepares students, in consultation with other rehabilitation team members or in private practice, to use various methods to assess, treat, and rehabilitate individuals with mental, emotional, developmental or physical disorders. Instruction is varied including art therapy, physical therapy studies, vocational rehabilitation, as well as animal-assisted therapy and many others.
How much do rehabilitation and therapy majors make?
median average salary
$67,000/yr
The national average salary for rehabilitation and therapy graduates in the United States is $67,000 per year. Those in the top 10 percent make over $128,000 a year, while the bottom 10 percent make under $24,400 a year. While salary ranges can vary by role, industry, and location, rehabilitation and therapy graduates typically make between $42,400 and $95,000 per year.
How popular is rehabilitation and therapy as a major?
Each year, around 3,030 students obtain a bachelor’s degree and around 270 students obtain an associate degree in rehabilitation and therapy. In 2021, 2,989 students received a bachelor's degree and 221 students received an associate degree. This is 3% fewer rehabilitation and therapy majors than there were in 2020. Rehabilitation and therapy is one of the most popular majors within kinesiology and physical therapy.
