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2023 Most Focused Colleges for Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions in North Carolina

22 Ranked Colleges
914 Degrees Awarded
$28,400 Avg Cost*
Schools Highly Focused on Rehabilitation Major in North Carolina

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Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions is the 37th most popular major in the country with 29,833 degrees awarded in 2020-2021. In 2019-2020, rehabilitation and therapeutic professions graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $59,739 and had an average of $25,262 in loans still to pay off.

Across North Carolina, there were 914 rehabilitation and therapeutic professions graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,445 and $24,750 respectively.

This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Rehabilitation Major in North Carolina” ranking analyzed 22 colleges that offered a degree in rehabilitation and therapeutic professions. The colleges and universities that top this list are recognized because their rehabilitation and therapeutic professions program is one of the largest majors offered at the school.

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Schools Highly Focused on Rehabilitation Major in North Carolina

The colleges and universities below are the best for north carolina rehabilitation students.

Top 22 Most Focused Colleges for Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions in North Carolina

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Cabarrus College of Health Sciences
Concord, North Carolina

Out of the 22 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Rehabilitation Major in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Cabarrus College of Health Sciences landed the #1 spot on the list. Concord, North Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s rehabilitation degrees to 21 students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read full report on Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions at Cabarrus College of Health Sciences

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Winston - Salem State University
Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Out of the 22 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Rehabilitation Major in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Winston - Salem State University landed the #2 spot on the list. This medium-sized school is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and it awarded 140 ’s rehabilitation degrees in 2020-2021.

Full WSSU Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Report

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Lenoir - Rhyne University
Hickory, North Carolina

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lenoir - Rhyne University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Rehabilitation Major in North Carolina list. Lenoir - Rhyne University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Hickory, North Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 79 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Lenoir - Rhyne University Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Report

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Wingate University
Wingate, North Carolina

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Wingate University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Rehabilitation Major in North Carolina list. Wingate is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Wingate, North Carolina. It awarded 44 ’s rehabilitation degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions at Wingate University

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High Point University
High Point, North Carolina

Out of the 22 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Rehabilitation Major in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, High Point University landed the #5 spot on the list. High Point is a private not-for-profit institution located in High Point, North Carolina. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 59 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full High Point Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Report

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Catawba College
Salisbury, North Carolina

Catawba College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Rehabilitation Major in North Carolina ranking. Catawba is a small school located in Salisbury, North Carolina that handed out 8 ’s rehabilitation degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions at Catawba College

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Campbell University
Buies Creek, North Carolina

Campbell University landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Rehabilitation Major in North Carolina ranking. Campbell is located in Buies Creek, North Carolina and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 41 ’s rehabilitation degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions at Campbell

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Elon University
Elon, North Carolina

Elon University ranked #8 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Rehabilitation Major in North Carolina list. Elon University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Elon, North Carolina. It awarded 45 ’s rehabilitation degrees in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 90%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Elon Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Report

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Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, North Carolina

Western Carolina University ranked #9 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Rehabilitation Major in North Carolina list. Western Carolina University is a fairly large school located in Cullowhee, North Carolina that handed out 59 ’s rehabilitation degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions at Western Carolina University

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East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina

East Carolina University ranked #10 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Rehabilitation Major in North Carolina list. East Carolina University is located in Greenville, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 139 ’s rehabilitation degrees to qualified students.

Read more about Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions at ECU

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Mars Hill University
Mars Hill, North Carolina

Mars Hill University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Rehabilitation Major in North Carolina ranking, coming in at #11. This small school is located in Mars Hill, North Carolina, and it awarded 4 ’s rehabilitation degrees in 2020-2021.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read more about Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions at Mars Hill

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Duke University
Durham, North Carolina

Duke University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Rehabilitation Major in North Carolina ranking. Located in Durham, North Carolina, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 79 degrees to qualified ’s rehabilitation students in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 97%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions at Duke

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University of North Carolina at Wilmington ranked #13 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Rehabilitation Major in North Carolina list. UNCW is a fairly large school located in Wilmington, North Carolina that handed out 57 ’s rehabilitation degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions at UNCW

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Western Piedmont Community College
Morganton, North Carolina

Western Piedmont Community College landed the #14 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Rehabilitation Major in North Carolina ranking. Western Piedmont Community College is located in Morganton, North Carolina and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 4 ’s rehabilitation degrees to qualified students.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read full report on Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions at Western Piedmont Community College

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Queens University of Charlotte
Charlotte, North Carolina

Queens University of Charlotte came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Rehabilitation Major in North Carolina ranking. Queens University of Charlotte is a private not-for-profit institution located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 7 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Read full report on Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions at Queens University of Charlotte

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ranked #16 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Rehabilitation Major in North Carolina list. UNC Chapel Hill is a large school located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina that handed out 80 ’s rehabilitation degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 95%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read more about Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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Methodist University
Fayetteville, North Carolina

With a ranking of #17, Methodist University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Rehabilitation Major in North Carolina list. Methodist is a private not-for-profit institution located in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 2 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Full Methodist University Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Report

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North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, North Carolina

North Carolina A & T State University landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Rehabilitation Major in North Carolina ranking. North Carolina A & T State University is a fairly large school located in Greensboro, North Carolina that handed out 17 ’s rehabilitation degrees in 2020-2021.

Full NC A&T Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Report

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Appalachian State University
Boone, North Carolina

With a ranking of #19, Appalachian State University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Rehabilitation Major in North Carolina list. Appalachian State is a public institution located in Boone, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 11 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%.

Read more about Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions at Appalachian State University

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University of North Carolina at Charlotte landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Rehabilitation Major in North Carolina ranking. UNC Charlotte is located in Charlotte, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 14 ’s rehabilitation degrees to qualified students.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions at University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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Isothermal Community College
Spindale, North Carolina

Isothermal Community College landed the #21 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Rehabilitation Major in North Carolina ranking. This small school is located in Spindale, North Carolina, and it awarded 4 ’s rehabilitation degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions at ICC

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Tri-County Community College
Murphy, North Carolina

Tri-County Community College ranked #22 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Rehabilitation Major in North Carolina list. Tri-County Community College is a small public school situated in Murphy, North Carolina. It awarded 0 ’s rehabilitation degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions at Tri-County Community College

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