by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 6 U.S. colleges awarded 51 degrees and certificates in Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, General. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 47% of graduates. College Factual ranks 1 schools in its 2027 Best Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, General Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $66,380 one year after completing, rising to $75,072 after four years.
Studying Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, General explores A Program That Prepares Individuals To Work With People Who Have Learning Disabilities, Mental Illness, And Physical Disabilities In A Clinical, Educational, Or Institutional Setting. Includes Instruction In Abnormal Psychology, Assistive Technology, Case Management, Counseling Techniques, Cultural Diversity, Disability Assessment And Measurement, Ethics, Psychological And Physiological Aspects Of Disability, Rehabilitation Services, Rehabilitation Science, And Vocational Counseling.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, rehabilitation and therapeutic professions, general is a popular field of study, with 51 degrees awarded annually. 6 colleges award rehabilitation and therapeutic professions, general degrees, an average of 8 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 21.
By level, the 51 awards include 24 bachelor’s degrees, 19 master’s degrees and 8 doctorates.
Women earned 84% of rehabilitation and therapeutic professions, general degrees and certificates in the latest year (43 of 51). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (32) and Hispanic or Latino (8), and international students earned 2.
College Factual ranks 1 schools in its 2027 Best Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, General Schools ranking, including 1 for bachelor’s degrees. It also ranks rehabilitation and therapeutic professions, general schools within 1 state. In all, 6 colleges offer rehabilitation and therapeutic professions, general programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, General Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common rehabilitation and therapeutic professions, general credential is the bachelor’s degree: 24 of the 51 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to rehabilitation and therapeutic professions, general call most for Active Listening, Speaking and Reading Comprehension, and for knowledge of Psychology, Therapy and Counseling and English Language, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension and Written Comprehension.
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How long a rehabilitation and therapeutic professions, general degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 24 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 19 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 8 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to rehabilitation and therapeutic professions, general, at 47.4%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 47.4% |
| Master’s degree | 31.4% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 7.0% |
| Doctoral degree | 6.2% |
| Post-doctoral training | 5.2% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 1.2% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.9% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 0.7% |
Source: O*NET Online.
4 occupations are related to Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, General, with an average median salary of $70,208; the strongest outlook belongs to Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary, at 10.7% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Therapist, Music Art Therapist, Neurologic Music Therapist and LCAT (Licensed Creative Arts Therapist).
The occupation related to rehabilitation and therapeutic professions, general with the most projected jobs is Music Therapists, at 3,083,788.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Music Therapists | 3,083,788 | 4.9% |
| Therapists, All Other | 2,758,134 | -2.9% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,335,407 | 10.7% |
| Art Therapists | 715,793 | 1.6% |
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, General graduates earn a median $66,380 one year after completing their program, $75,072 after four years and $74,465 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $66,380 |
| 4 years | $75,072 |
| 5 years | $74,465 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to rehabilitation and therapeutic professions, general is Therapists, All Other, with a median salary of $121,750.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Therapists, All Other | $121,750 |
| Music Therapists | $71,670 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
| Art Therapists | $40,748 |
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, General has 15 similar majors in the Health Professions field, which together award 28,855 degrees a year; the largest are Physical Therapy/Therapist (13,798), Occupational Therapy/Therapist (9,835) and Rehabilitation Science (1,028). Browse all Health Professions majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | 13,798 |
| Occupational Therapy/Therapist | 9,835 |
| Rehabilitation Science | 1,028 |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor | 939 |
| Art Therapy/Therapist | 686 |
| Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy | 640 |
| Music Therapy/Therapist | 639 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other | 582 |
| Orthotist/Prosthetist | 302 |
| Animal-Assisted Therapy | 115 |
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