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2023 Most Popular Colleges for Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions

562 Ranked Colleges
29,833 Degrees Awarded
$32,700 Avg Cost*
Most Well Attended Rehabilitation Major

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Most Well Attended Rehabilitation Major” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2020-2021, 29,833 people earned their degree in rehabilitation and therapeutic professions, making the major the 37th most popular in the United States. 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.

This year’s “Most Well Attended Rehabilitation Major” ranking looked at 562 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in rehabilitation and therapeutic professions. This ranking identifies schools that graduate the most students in rehabilitation and therapeutic professions.

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Most Well Attended Rehabilitation Major

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

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. The school came in at #1 for the Most Well Attended Rehabilitation Major. San Marcos, California is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out ’s rehabilitation degrees to 1,326 students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Full USAHS Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Report

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. The school came in at #2 for the Most Well Attended Rehabilitation Major. This large school is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 456 ’s rehabilitation degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 93%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Report

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The University of Montana
Missoula, Montana

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The University of Montana. The school came in at #3 for the Most Well Attended Rehabilitation Major. UM is a public institution located in Missoula, Montana. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 394 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions at The University of Montana

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University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Southern California. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Rehabilitation Major list. USC is a large school located in Los Angeles, California that handed out 377 ’s rehabilitation degrees in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 91%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.3% 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%.

Full University of Southern California Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Report

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Arcadia University
Glenside, Pennsylvania

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Arcadia University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Rehabilitation Major list. Located in Glenside, Pennsylvania, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 301 degrees to qualified ’s rehabilitation students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions at Arcadia University

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Texas Woman’s University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Well Attended Rehabilitation Major list. Texas Woman’s University is a public institution located in Denton, Texas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 290 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Texas Woman’s University Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Report

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Ithaca College
Ithaca, New York

Ithaca College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Rehabilitation Major ranking. Located in Ithaca, New York, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 265 diplomas to qualified ’s rehabilitation students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.0% 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 9 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read more about Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions at Ithaca College

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Temple University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Temple University landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Rehabilitation Major ranking. This large school is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 219 ’s rehabilitation degrees in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Temple Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Report

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Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, California

Loma Linda University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Rehabilitation Major ranking. Loma Linda University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Loma Linda, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 210 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 3 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.6% 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%.

Full Loma Linda University Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Report

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Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts

With a ranking of #10, Boston University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Rehabilitation Major list. This large school is located in Boston, Massachusetts, and it awarded 205 ’s rehabilitation degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.4%, 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 92%.

Read more about Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions at Boston University

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Creighton University
Omaha, Nebraska

Creighton University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Rehabilitation Major ranking. Omaha, Nebraska is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s rehabilitation degrees to 205 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 92%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Creighton Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Report

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With a ranking of #12, University of Illinois at Chicago did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Rehabilitation Major list. Located in Chicago, Illinois, this large public school awarded 202 degrees to qualified ’s rehabilitation students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions at University of Illinois at Chicago

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Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

With a ranking of #13, Thomas Jefferson University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Rehabilitation Major list. Thomas Jefferson University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It awarded 220 ’s rehabilitation degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.1% 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%.

Full Thomas Jefferson University Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Report

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The College of Saint Scholastica did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Rehabilitation Major ranking, coming in at #14. St. Scholastica is a private not-for-profit institution located in Duluth, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 197 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions at St. Scholastica

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Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, Michigan

Western Michigan University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Rehabilitation Major ranking. Western Michigan University is located in Kalamazoo, Michigan and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 205 ’s rehabilitation degrees to qualified students.

Read more about Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions at Western Michigan University

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Utica College
Utica, New York

Utica College landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Rehabilitation Major ranking. Utica College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Utica, New York. The school has a small population, and it awarded 194 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions at Utica College

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A T Still University of Health Sciences did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Rehabilitation Major ranking, coming in at #17. Kirksville, Missouri is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s rehabilitation degrees to 192 students in 2020-2021.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions at A T Still University of Health Sciences

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Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, Missouri

Saint Louis University ranked #17 on this year’s Most Well Attended Rehabilitation Major list. Saint Louis University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Saint Louis, Missouri. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 192 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 90%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Full SLU Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Report

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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, New York

Stony Brook University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Rehabilitation Major ranking. Stony Brook, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s rehabilitation degrees to 190 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 90%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read full report on Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions at SUNY Stony Brook

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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley ranked #20 on this year’s Most Well Attended Rehabilitation Major list. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is a large school located in Edinburg, Texas that handed out 188 ’s rehabilitation degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full UT Rio Grande Valley Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Report

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Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Nova Southeastern University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Rehabilitation Major ranking, coming in at #21. Nova Southeastern University is a large school located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida that handed out 186 ’s rehabilitation degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Nova Southeastern University Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Report

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Bay Path University
Longmeadow, Massachusetts

Bay Path University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Rehabilitation Major ranking. Longmeadow, Massachusetts is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s rehabilitation degrees to 177 students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Bay Path Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Report

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Rutgers University - New Brunswick
New Brunswick, New Jersey

Rutgers University - New Brunswick did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Rehabilitation Major ranking, coming in at #23. Located in New Brunswick, New Jersey, this large public school awarded 170 diplomas to qualified ’s rehabilitation students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%.

Read more about Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions at Rutgers New Brunswick

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Shenandoah University
Winchester, Virginia

With a ranking of #24, Shenandoah University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Rehabilitation Major list. Shenandoah University is a small school located in Winchester, Virginia that handed out 171 ’s rehabilitation 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. 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%.

Read full report on Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions at Shenandoah University

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Touro College
New York, New York

Touro College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Rehabilitation Major ranking, coming in at #25. Touro is a fairly large school located in New York, New York that handed out 168 ’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 4.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions at Touro College

Rest of the Best 51 in Most Well Attended Rehabilitation Major

Not only did these schools make the top 51 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

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D'Youville College
Buffalo, New York
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Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Gannon University
Erie, Pennsylvania
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Springfield College
Springfield, Massachusetts
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Quinnipiac University
Hamden, Connecticut
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Towson University
Towson, Maryland
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LIU Post
Brookville, New York
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Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, Kentucky
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Belmont University
Nashville, Tennessee
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New York University
New York, New York
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Winston - Salem State University
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, Arizona
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Dominican College of Blauvelt
Orangeburg, New York
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Northwestern University
Evanston, Illinois
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University at Buffalo
Buffalo, New York
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Northeastern University
Boston, Massachusetts
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East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina
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Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina
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Carlow University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Rest of the Top 15% Colleges in Most Well Attended Rehabilitation Major

While not in the ’top 50’, these schools make the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

RankCollegeLocation
52Mount Mary UniversityMilwaukee, WI
53University of KansasLawrence, KS
54University of North DakotaGrand Forks, ND
54Sacred Heart UniversityFairfield, CT
56Virginia Commonwealth UniversityRichmond, VA
57Carroll UniversityWaukesha, WI
57Rockhurst UniversityKansas City, MO
59Columbia University in the City of New YorkNew York, NY
60University of Alabama at BirminghamBirmingham, AL
61University of UtahSalt Lake City, UT
61The University of FindlayFindlay, OH
63The University of Texas Medical BranchGalveston, TX
63MGH Institute of Health ProfessionsBoston, MA
63University of the SciencesPhiladelphia, PA
66Saginaw Valley State UniversityUniversity Center, MI
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67Saint Francis UniversityLoretto, PA
67Rocky Mountain University of Health ProfessionsProvo, UT
69Florida International UniversityMiami, FL
70Misericordia UniversityDallas, PA
70St Catherine UniversitySaint Paul, MN
72University of KentuckyLexington, KY
72University of Central ArkansasConway, AR
72Chatham UniversityPittsburgh, PA
75Drexel UniversityPhiladelphia, PA
75University of Missouri - ColumbiaColumbia, MO
77Eastern Michigan UniversityYpsilanti, MI
77Alabama State UniversityMontgomery, AL
77Midwestern University - Downers GroveDowners Grove, IL
80University of MaryBismarck, ND
81University of New EnglandBiddeford, ME
81University of IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN
83American International CollegeSpringfield, MA
84University of ScrantonScranton, PA
84The University of Tennessee - Health Science CenterMemphis, TN
84Central Michigan UniversityMount Pleasant, MI

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