by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how Eastern ranks among other schools offering degrees in rehabilitation.
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The bachelor's program at Eastern was ranked #168 on College Factual's Best Schools for rehabilitation list. It is also ranked #3 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Eastern Kentucky University handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in rehabilitation & therapeutic professions. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 74 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 77 students received their master’s degree in rehabilitation from Eastern. This makes it the #14 most popular school for rehabilitation master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 16 students received their doctoral degrees in rehabilitation in 2021, making the school the #242 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Graduates of the master's rehabilitation program at Eastern make a median salary of $56,959. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $60,670.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Eastern, rehabilitation students borrow a median amount of $20,900 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all rehabilitation bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the rehabilitation majors at Eastern Kentucky University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 53 students earned a bachelor's degree in rehabilitation from Eastern. About 89% of these graduates were women and the other 11% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Eastern are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 98% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a bachelor's in rehabilitation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 77 students who graduated with a Master’s in rehabilitation from Eastern in 2021, 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 92% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a master's in rehabilitation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 71 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 312 |
| Public Health | 84 |
| Allied Health Professions | 49 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 33 |
| Communication Sciences | 31 |
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