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. We've also included details on how KU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in rehabilitation.
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KU was ranked #52 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for rehabilitation majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Kansas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Kansas handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in rehabilitation & therapeutic professions. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 47 students received their master’s degree in rehabilitation from KU. This makes it the #66 most popular school for rehabilitation master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 70 students received their doctoral degrees in rehabilitation in 2021, making the school the #62 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Rehabilitation majors graduating with a master's degree from KU make a median salary of $59,635 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $60,670.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the rehabilitation majors at University of Kansas.
Of the 12 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions from KU in 2020-2021, 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at KU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a bachelor's in rehabilitation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 47 rehabilitation students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from KU, about 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a master's in rehabilitation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 297 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 285 |
| Medicine | 214 |
| Communication Sciences | 109 |
| Public Health | 35 |
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