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2027 Best Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Schools in the Great Lakes Region

72 Colleges in the United States
4,204 Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Degrees Awarded
$60,786 Avg Early-Career Salary

Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 72 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best rehabilitation & therapeutic professions schools.

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Best Schools for Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions in the Great Lakes Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the rehabilitation & therapeutic professions degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions

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Our analysis ranked Northwestern University the best school in the country for a degree in rehabilitation & therapeutic professions. Located in the city of Evanston, Northwestern University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. Northwestern University awarded about 142 rehabilitation & therapeutic professions degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the rehabilitation & therapeutic professions program make about $60,280 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,616. See the full rehabilitation & therapeutic professions program report for Northwestern University

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Midwestern University Downers Grove is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in rehabilitation & therapeutic professions, ranking #2. Set in the city of Downers Grove, Midwestern University Downers Grove is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. There were roughly 87 rehabilitation & therapeutic professions students who graduated with this degree at Midwestern University Downers Grove in the most recent data year. Students who receive their rehabilitation & therapeutic professions degree from Midwestern University Downers Grove earn around $76,040 in the first couple years of their career. Get the full rehabilitation & therapeutic professions details for Midwestern University Downers Grove

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Students looking for a strong rehabilitation & therapeutic professions program will find one at University Of Dayton, which ranked #3. University Of Dayton is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Dayton. About 80% of students finish within six years. University Of Dayton awarded about 46 rehabilitation & therapeutic professions degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, rehabilitation & therapeutic professions degree recipients from University Of Dayton generally make around $71,505. Students borrow a median of $25,033 to complete this degree. Read more about the rehabilitation & therapeutic professions program at University Of Dayton

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Rosalind Franklin University Of Medicine And Science is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in rehabilitation & therapeutic professions, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the suburb of North Chicago, Rosalind Franklin University Of Medicine And Science is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 45 rehabilitation & therapeutic professions degrees were awarded at Rosalind Franklin University Of Medicine And Science in the most recent year. Students who receive their rehabilitation & therapeutic professions degree from Rosalind Franklin University Of Medicine And Science earn around $71,190 in the first couple years of their career. More information about a degree in rehabilitation & therapeutic professions from Rosalind Franklin University Of Medicine And Science

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Bradley University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best rehabilitation & therapeutic professions schools. Set in the city of Peoria, Bradley University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Bradley University graduates 76% of students within six years. Bradley University awarded about 28 rehabilitation & therapeutic professions degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, rehabilitation & therapeutic professions degree recipients from Bradley University generally make around $68,874. Typical student debt for the program is $26,380. Get the full rehabilitation & therapeutic professions details for Bradley University

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North Central College
Naperville, IL

North Central College came in at #6 for rehabilitation & therapeutic professions this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Naperville. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. About 67 rehabilitation & therapeutic professions degrees were awarded at North Central College in the most recent year. Graduates of the rehabilitation & therapeutic professions program make about $46,247 in their early career. North Central College graduates carry a median of $25,699 in student loans. Read more about the rehabilitation & therapeutic professions program at North Central College

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Hanover College
Hanover, IN

Hanover College landed the #7 spot for rehabilitation & therapeutic professions this year. Located in the town of Hanover, Hanover College is a small private not-for-profit university. About 67% of students finish within six years. Hanover College awarded about 92 rehabilitation & therapeutic professions degrees in the most recent data year. Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions graduates of Hanover College earn a median of $35,659 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,980. More information about a degree in rehabilitation & therapeutic professions from Hanover College

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University Of Wisconsin Madison earned the #8 position for rehabilitation & therapeutic professions this year. Located in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public university. About 90% of students finish within six years. University Of Wisconsin Madison awarded about 130 rehabilitation & therapeutic professions degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, rehabilitation & therapeutic professions degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Madison generally make around $56,485. Students borrow a median of $23,982 to complete this degree. Read more about the rehabilitation & therapeutic professions program at University Of Wisconsin Madison

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University Of Illinois At Chicago came in at #9 for rehabilitation & therapeutic professions this year. University Of Illinois At Chicago is a very large public school located in the city of Chicago. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. University Of Illinois At Chicago awarded about 141 rehabilitation & therapeutic professions degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, rehabilitation & therapeutic professions degree recipients from University Of Illinois At Chicago generally make around $59,408. Students borrow a median of $16,666 to complete this degree. Read more about the rehabilitation & therapeutic professions program at University Of Illinois At Chicago

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Bellin College
Green Bay, WI

Bellin College came in at #10 for rehabilitation & therapeutic professions this year. Bellin College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Green Bay. Bellin College graduates 63% of students within six years. Bellin College awarded about 40 rehabilitation & therapeutic professions degrees in the most recent data year. Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions graduates of Bellin College earn a median of $76,907 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,794 to complete this degree. Get the full rehabilitation & therapeutic professions details for Bellin College

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University Of Wisconsin La Crosse came in at #11 for rehabilitation & therapeutic professions this year. Set in the city of La Crosse, University Of Wisconsin La Crosse is a large public institution. Roughly 71% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Wisconsin La Crosse awarded about 99 rehabilitation & therapeutic professions degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the rehabilitation & therapeutic professions program make about $61,039 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,374 to complete this degree. Get the full rehabilitation & therapeutic professions details for University Of Wisconsin La Crosse

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University Of Evansville ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best rehabilitation & therapeutic professions schools. Located in the city of Evansville, University Of Evansville is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. University Of Evansville graduates 65% of students within six years. There were roughly 51 rehabilitation & therapeutic professions students who graduated with this degree at University Of Evansville in the most recent data year. Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions graduates of University Of Evansville earn a median of $74,335 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,234 to complete this degree. Get the full rehabilitation & therapeutic professions details for University Of Evansville

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University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire placed #13 among the best rehabilitation & therapeutic professions schools. This large public university is located in the city of Eau Claire. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 47 rehabilitation & therapeutic professions students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, rehabilitation & therapeutic professions degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire generally make around $49,911. Students borrow a median of $22,574 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in rehabilitation & therapeutic professions from University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire

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Joliet Junior College ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best rehabilitation & therapeutic professions schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Joliet. There were roughly 31 rehabilitation & therapeutic professions students who graduated with this degree at Joliet Junior College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, rehabilitation & therapeutic professions degree recipients from Joliet Junior College generally make around $40,118. Students borrow a median of $11,995 to complete this degree. Get the full rehabilitation & therapeutic professions details for Joliet Junior College

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Western Michigan University came in at #15 for rehabilitation & therapeutic professions this year. Set in the city of Kalamazoo, Western Michigan University is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. There were roughly 113 rehabilitation & therapeutic professions students who graduated with this degree at Western Michigan University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their rehabilitation & therapeutic professions degree from Western Michigan University earn around $60,669 in the first couple years of their career. Western Michigan University graduates carry a median of $26,668 in student loans. Read more about the rehabilitation & therapeutic professions program at Western Michigan University

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Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Marquette University earned the #16 position for rehabilitation & therapeutic professions this year. Set in the city of Milwaukee, Marquette University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Marquette University graduates 83% of students within six years. There were roughly 87 rehabilitation & therapeutic professions students who graduated with this degree at Marquette University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, rehabilitation & therapeutic professions degree recipients from Marquette University generally make around $74,469. Typical student debt for the program is $24,122. Get the full rehabilitation & therapeutic professions details for Marquette University

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Concordia University Wisconsin landed the #17 spot for rehabilitation & therapeutic professions this year. Located in the suburb of Mequon, Concordia University Wisconsin is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. There were roughly 161 rehabilitation & therapeutic professions students who graduated with this degree at Concordia University Wisconsin in the most recent data year. Graduates of the rehabilitation & therapeutic professions program make about $72,716 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,875. More information about a degree in rehabilitation & therapeutic professions from Concordia University Wisconsin

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Trine University
Angola, IN

Trine University placed #18 among the best rehabilitation & therapeutic professions schools. Trine University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Angola. About 64% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 36 rehabilitation & therapeutic professions students who graduated with this degree at Trine University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the rehabilitation & therapeutic professions program make about $71,706 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,765. Read more about the rehabilitation & therapeutic professions program at Trine University

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Ohio State University Main Campus ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best rehabilitation & therapeutic professions schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Columbus. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. Ohio State University Main Campus awarded about 145 rehabilitation & therapeutic professions degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, rehabilitation & therapeutic professions degree recipients from Ohio State University Main Campus generally make around $70,332. Ohio State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $22,053 in student loans. Read more about the rehabilitation & therapeutic professions program at Ohio State University Main Campus

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Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis placed #20 among the best rehabilitation & therapeutic professions schools. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is a very large public university. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 120 rehabilitation & therapeutic professions degrees were awarded at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis in the most recent year. Students who receive their rehabilitation & therapeutic professions degree from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis earn around $55,713 in the first couple years of their career. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis graduates carry a median of $22,937 in student loans. See the full rehabilitation & therapeutic professions program report for Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis

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Carroll University
Waukesha, WI

Carroll University came in at #21 for rehabilitation & therapeutic professions this year. Located in the city of Waukesha, Carroll University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 71%. About 98 rehabilitation & therapeutic professions degrees were awarded at Carroll University in the most recent year. Students who receive their rehabilitation & therapeutic professions degree from Carroll University earn around $71,185 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,904. Get the full rehabilitation & therapeutic professions details for Carroll University

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Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI

Saginaw Valley State University earned the #22 position for rehabilitation & therapeutic professions this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of University Center. Roughly 48% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 95 rehabilitation & therapeutic professions students who graduated with this degree at Saginaw Valley State University in the most recent data year. Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions graduates of Saginaw Valley State University earn a median of $60,685 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $18,500 to complete this degree. See the full rehabilitation & therapeutic professions program report for Saginaw Valley State University

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Kettering College
Kettering, OH

Kettering College placed #23 among the best rehabilitation & therapeutic professions schools. Kettering College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Kettering. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. About 24 rehabilitation & therapeutic professions degrees were awarded at Kettering College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, rehabilitation & therapeutic professions degree recipients from Kettering College generally make around $68,489. Typical student debt for the program is $32,543. More information about a degree in rehabilitation & therapeutic professions from Kettering College

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Bowling Green State University Main Campus landed the #24 spot for rehabilitation & therapeutic professions this year. Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of Bowling Green. About 61% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 110 rehabilitation & therapeutic professions students who graduated with this degree at Bowling Green State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions graduates of Bowling Green State University Main Campus earn a median of $60,974 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $20,231. Get the full rehabilitation & therapeutic professions details for Bowling Green State University Main Campus

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University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point placed #25 among the best rehabilitation & therapeutic professions schools. Set in the town of Stevens Point, University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point is a moderately-sized public institution. About 56% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 31 rehabilitation & therapeutic professions students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point in the most recent data year. Graduates of the rehabilitation & therapeutic professions program make about $41,256 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,161. More information about a degree in rehabilitation & therapeutic professions from University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point

Rest of the Top 50 Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Schools

These schools also placed among the best for rehabilitation & therapeutic professions this year:

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Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI
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Lewis University
Romeoville, IL
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Aurora University
Aurora, IL
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Rush University
Chicago, IL
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Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
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Huntington University
Huntington, IN
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Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI
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Elmhurst College
Elmhurst, IL
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Muskingum University
New Concord, OH
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Walsh University
North Canton, OH
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University Of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
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Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN
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Wilmington College
Wilmington, OH

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 72 schools evaluated.

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