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, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Pitt ranks among other schools offering degrees in rehabilitation.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for rehabilitation majors, Pitt came in at #17. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus handed out 157 bachelor's degrees in rehabilitation & therapeutic professions. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 153 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 121 students received their master’s degree in rehabilitation from Pitt. This makes it the #5 most popular school for rehabilitation master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 125 students received their doctoral degrees in rehabilitation in 2021, making the school the #15 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Rehabilitation majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Pitt go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,406 a year. This is higher than $30,749, which is the national median for all rehabilitation bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's rehabilitation program at Pitt make a median salary of $43,651. 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 Pitt, rehabilitation students borrow a median amount of $25,474 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the rehabilitation program at Pitt is $559 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the rehabilitation majors at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus.
The rehabilitation program at Pitt awarded 157 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 27% of these degrees went to men with the other 73% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Pitt 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 Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus with a bachelor's in rehabilitation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 130 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 7 |
The rehabilitation program at Pitt awarded 121 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 30% of these degrees went to men with the other 70% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Pitt are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus with a master's in rehabilitation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 78 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 25 |
| Other Races | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 359 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 220 |
| Medicine | 139 |
| Communication Sciences | 119 |
| Public Health | 91 |
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