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. In addition, we cover how WMU ranks in comparison to other schools with rehabilitation programs.
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WMU was ranked #63 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 Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 80 bachelor's degrees in rehabilitation & therapeutic professions. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 60 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 117 students received their master’s degree in rehabilitation from WMU. This makes it the #6 most popular school for rehabilitation master’s degree candidates in the country.
Graduates of the master's rehabilitation program at WMU make a median salary of $59,571. 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 WMU, rehabilitation students borrow a median amount of $26,668 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 Western Michigan University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 80 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in rehabilitation from WMU. About 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor's in rehabilitation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 71 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
The rehabilitation program at WMU awarded 117 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 8% of these degrees went to men with the other 92% going to 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 Western Michigan University with a master's in rehabilitation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 108 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mental & Social Health Services | 140 |
| Nursing | 121 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 111 |
| Communication Sciences | 68 |
| Allied Health Professions | 63 |
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