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.
of students said great professors were a highlight of this major.
of students found this major to be difficult.
of students said they were motivated to select this major because it fit their passion & interest.
of students and alumni plan on being or are currently employed in an occupation related to this major.
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.
Advice from rehabilitation and therapy majors
Share your experienceI would say to always remember to put your best foot forward and give all your effort but don’t let yourself get discouraged if you run into some bumps. You will go through a lot of obstacles as a student studying rehabilitation and it’s important to remember once you get through a hard moment how rewarding it is once you get to the end. You will not only learn a lot about how to help people and better their lives but you will learn how to communicate and work as a team.
Go for it! Don't be afraid to push yourself! There are a lot of things to do with a Rehab Science Major, I'm choosing PT but really there are so many options. If you want it, get after it!
