Rehabilitation Professions at Boston University
If you plan to study Rehabilitation Professions, you may want to check out the program at Boston University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Boston University is in Boston, MA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 189 rehabilitation professions degrees were awarded at Boston University.
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Studying Online at Boston University
Distance learning is available at Boston University. Of 37,737 students, 5,423 (14%) studied exclusively online and 1,354 (4%) took at least some classes online.
Rehabilitation Professions Rankings at Boston University
Use these rankings to compare Boston University’s Rehabilitation Professions program against peer institutions.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #3 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #5 of 35 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #6 of 17 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #14 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #32 of 394 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #276 of 370 |
Earnings for Rehabilitation Professions Graduates from Boston University
Graduates of Boston University’s Rehabilitation Professions program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $62,942 |
| 2 years | $62,409 |
| 3 years | $67,863 |
| 4 years | $73,868 |
| 5 years | $77,940 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Rehabilitation Professions graduates from Boston University report median earnings of $73,868, compared with $86,455 for all Boston University graduates — about 15% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Rehabilitation Professions graduates from Boston University comes in at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Rehabilitation Professions graduates at Boston University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Rehabilitation Professions graduates at Boston University are 89% women (169) and 11% men (20).
Rehabilitation Professions Bachelor’s Program at Boston University
Of the 36 bachelor’s rehabilitation professions graduates at Boston University, 86% were women (31) and 14% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Rehabilitation Professions bachelor’s degree recipients at Boston University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 42% of Rehabilitation Professions bachelor’s degree recipients at Boston University, above the national average of 34%.*
Rehabilitation Professions Doctoral Program at Boston University
Among the 153 doctoral rehabilitation professions graduates at Boston University, 90% were women (138) and 10% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Rehabilitation Professions doctoral degree recipients at Boston University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 90 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 15 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 24 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 9 |
| Unknown | 6 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 31% of Rehabilitation Professions doctoral degree recipients at Boston University, lower than the national average of 33%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Rehabilitation Professions Concentrations at Boston University
The Rehabilitation Professions program at Boston University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Occupational Therapy | 87 |
| Physical Therapy | 62 |
| Rehabilitation Science | 36 |
| Other Rehabilitation Professions | 4 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Rehabilitation Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Rehabilitation Professions program at Boston University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Rehabilitation Professions majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Recreational Therapists | $150,116 |
| Exercise Physiologists | $144,072 |
| Physical Therapists | $144,047 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists | $124,839 |
| Therapists, All Other | $121,750 |
| Solar Energy Systems Engineers | $116,775 |
| Mechatronics Engineers | $115,569 |
| Microsystems Engineers | $104,558 |
| Wind Energy Engineers | $98,460 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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