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2026 Best Rehabilitation Science Master’s Degree Schools

3 Colleges in the United States
277 Rehabilitation Science Degrees Awarded
$58,800 Avg Early-Career Salary

Rehabilitation Science 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 58 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best rehabilitation science schools.

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Best Schools for Rehabilitation Science in the United States

See the highest-ranked rehabilitation science schools offering a master’s degree below.

Top Schools in Rehabilitation Science

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No school ranked higher than University Of Southern California this year for rehabilitation science. Set in the city of Los Angeles, University Of Southern California is a very large private not-for-profit institution. University Of Southern California graduates 92% of students within six years. University Of Southern California awarded about 19 rehabilitation science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their rehabilitation science degree from University Of Southern California earn around $74,934 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,625. Read more about the rehabilitation science program at University Of Southern California

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Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI

Saginaw Valley State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in rehabilitation science, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the suburb of University Center, Saginaw Valley State University is a moderately-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 48%. Saginaw Valley State University awarded about 42 rehabilitation science degrees in the most recent data year. Rehabilitation Science graduates of Saginaw Valley State University earn a median of $61,433 early in their careers. Saginaw Valley State University graduates carry a median of $18,500 in student loans. Read more about the rehabilitation science program at Saginaw Valley State University

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California State University Northridge is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in rehabilitation science, ranking #3. Located in the city of Northridge, California State University Northridge is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. There were roughly 15 rehabilitation science students who graduated with this degree at California State University Northridge in the most recent data year. Students who receive their rehabilitation science degree from California State University Northridge earn around $55,764 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,202. More information about a degree in rehabilitation science from California State University Northridge

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The University Of Texas Pan American came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best rehabilitation science schools. Set in the city of Edinburg, The University Of Texas Pan American is a very large public institution. Roughly 51% of students complete a degree within six years here. The University Of Texas Pan American awarded about 57 rehabilitation science degrees in the most recent data year. Rehabilitation Science graduates of The University Of Texas Pan American earn a median of $56,699 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $16,014 to complete this degree. See the full rehabilitation science program report for The University Of Texas Pan American

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A rank of #5 makes University Of Kentucky one of the top schools for rehabilitation science. This very large public university is located in the city of Lexington. About 71% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 12 rehabilitation science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Kentucky in the most recent data year. Students who receive their rehabilitation science degree from University Of Kentucky earn around $48,176 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Kentucky graduates carry a median of $24,094 in student loans. More information about a degree in rehabilitation science from University Of Kentucky

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The University Of Texas At El Paso came in at #6 for rehabilitation science this year. Set in the city of El Paso, The University Of Texas At El Paso is a very large public institution. About 50% of students finish within six years. About 95 rehabilitation science degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas At El Paso in the most recent year. Rehabilitation Science graduates of The University Of Texas At El Paso earn a median of $59,225 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $19,819 to complete this degree. Get the full rehabilitation science details for The University Of Texas At El Paso

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Assumption College
Worcester, MA

Assumption College placed #7 among the best rehabilitation science schools. Located in the city of Worcester, Assumption College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 75% of students finish within six years. Assumption College awarded about 37 rehabilitation science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their rehabilitation science degree from Assumption College earn around $55,372 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Get the full rehabilitation science details for Assumption College

Other Rehabilitation Science Degree Levels

Explore the best rehabilitation science schools at other degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Rehabilitation Science
Associate's Degrees in Rehabilitation Science
Bachelor's Degrees in Rehabilitation Science
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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 58 schools evaluated.

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