by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 38 U.S. colleges awarded 582 degrees and certificates in Other Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 54% of graduates. College Factual ranks 17 schools in its 2027 Best Other Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions 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 Other Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions explores Rehabilitation And Therapeutic Professions, Other. Any Instructional Program In Rehabilitation And Therapeutic Professions Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, other rehabilitation and therapeutic professions is a popular field of study, with 582 degrees awarded annually. 38 colleges award other rehabilitation and therapeutic professions degrees, an average of 15 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 138.
By level, the 582 awards include 32 associate degrees, 312 bachelor’s degrees, 215 master’s degrees and 23 doctorates.
Women earned 75% of other rehabilitation and therapeutic professions degrees and certificates in the latest year (437 of 582). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (245) and Hispanic or Latino (146), and international students earned 16.
College Factual ranks 17 schools in its 2027 Best Other Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions Schools ranking, including 1 for associate degrees, 7 for bachelor’s degrees, 12 for master’s degrees and 3 for doctorates. It also ranks other rehabilitation and therapeutic professions schools within 8 states. In all, 38 colleges offer other rehabilitation and therapeutic professions programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Other Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common other rehabilitation and therapeutic professions credential is the bachelor’s degree: 312 of the 582 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to other rehabilitation and therapeutic professions 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 an other rehabilitation and therapeutic professions degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 32 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 312 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 215 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 23 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to other rehabilitation and therapeutic professions, 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 Other Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, 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, Community Music Therapist, Neurologic Music Therapist and Music Dance Therapist.
The occupation related to other rehabilitation and therapeutic professions 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% |
Other Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions 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 other rehabilitation and therapeutic professions 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 |
Other Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions has 15 similar majors in the Health Professions field, which together award 28,324 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 |
| Orthotist/Prosthetist | 302 |
| Animal-Assisted Therapy | 115 |
| Kinesiotherapy/Kinesiotherapist | 96 |
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