by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 16 schools in Pennsylvania to determine which ones were the best for rehabilitation & therapeutic professions students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 804 bachelor's degrees in rehabilitation & therapeutic professions to qualified students.
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Your choice of rehabilitation & therapeutic professions for getting your bachelor's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their bachelor's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their bachelor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for rehabilitation & therapeutic professions students working on their bachelor's degree.
The rehabilitation school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania.
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Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for rehabilitation & therapeutic professions students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
It is difficult to beat Duquesne University if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in rehabilitation & therapeutic professions. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Duquesne is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in rehabilitation & therapeutic professions from Duquesne University
It's hard to beat University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in rehabilitation & therapeutic professions. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public university with a very large student population.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the rehabilitation program state that they receive average early career earnings of $31,406.
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It's difficult to beat Temple University if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in rehabilitation & therapeutic professions. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public university with a very large student population.
Those rehabilitation & therapeutic professions students who get their bachelor's degree from Temple University make $5,123 more than the typical rehabilitation grad.
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It's difficult to beat Thomas Jefferson University if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in rehabilitation & therapeutic professions. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Thomas Jefferson University is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in rehabilitation & therapeutic professions from Thomas Jefferson University
Saint Francis is a small private not-for-profit university located in the fringe town of Loretto.More information about a bachelor’s in rehabilitation & therapeutic professions from Saint Francis University
SRU is a medium-sized public university located in the town of Slippery Rock.
Those rehabilitation & therapeutic professions students who get their bachelor's degree from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania earn $4,139 more than the average rehabilitation graduate.
More information about a bachelor’s in rehabilitation & therapeutic professions from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Located in the suburb of Elizabethtown, Etown is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in rehabilitation & therapeutic professions from Elizabethtown College
WCUPA is a large public university located in the suburb of West Chester.More information about a bachelor’s in rehabilitation & therapeutic professions from West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Carlow is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in rehabilitation & therapeutic professions from Carlow University
Located in the small city of Scranton, Marywood is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.
Bachelor's students who receive their degree from the rehabilitation program make about $24,668 for their early career.
More information about a bachelor’s in rehabilitation & therapeutic professions from Marywood UniversityExplore all the Best Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 275 | 448 |
| Maryland | 207 | 61 |
| New Jersey | 193 | 67 |
| Delaware | 130 | 16 |
| District of Columbia | 126 | 0 |
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions is one of 34 different types of Health Professions programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 196 |
| Art Therapy | 190 |
| Rehabilitation Science | 166 |
| Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy | 82 |
| Music Therapy | 56 |
| Occupational Therapy | 55 |
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | 52 |
| Animal-Assisted Therapy | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 6,351 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 927 |
| Communication Sciences | 649 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 612 |
| Public Health | 608 |
| Other Health Professions | 602 |
| Allied Health Professions | 541 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 370 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 209 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 183 |
