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Rehabilitation Professions at University of Illinois Chicago

If you are interested in studying Rehabilitation Professions, you may want to check out the program at University of Illinois Chicago. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Illinois Chicago sits in Chicago, IL.

During the most recent reporting year, 162 rehabilitation professions degrees were granted at University of Illinois Chicago.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Illinois Chicago

Many students take online classes at University of Illinois Chicago. Among 33,906 students, 4,153 (12%) studied exclusively online and 18,836 (56%) took at least some classes online.

Rehabilitation Professions Rankings at University of Illinois Chicago

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Illinois Chicago’s Rehabilitation Professions program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Illinois	#3 of 13
Best Schools (Quality)	Illinois	#4 of 14
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#4 of 62
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#5 of 63
Best Value	Nationwide	#28 of 370
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#52 of 394

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Illinois	#3 of 13
Best Schools (Quality)	Illinois	#4 of 14
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#4 of 62
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#5 of 63
Best Value	Nationwide	#28 of 370
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#52 of 394

Earnings for Rehabilitation Professions Graduates from University of Illinois Chicago

Those who finish University of Illinois Chicago’s Rehabilitation Professions program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$66,026
2 years	$69,198
3 years	$72,614
4 years	$75,446
5 years	$82,457

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Rehabilitation Professions graduates from University of Illinois Chicago report median earnings of $75,446, compared with $73,881 for all University of Illinois Chicago graduates — about 2% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Rehabilitation Professions graduates from University of Illinois Chicago is $16,666.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Rehabilitation Professions graduates at University of Illinois Chicago, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Rehabilitation Professions graduates at University of Illinois Chicago are 79% women (128) and 21% men (34).

Rehabilitation Professions Bachelor’s Program at University of Illinois Chicago

Of the 48 bachelor’s rehabilitation professions graduates at University of Illinois Chicago, 79% were women (38) and 21% were men (10).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Rehabilitation Professions bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Chicago.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Hispanic / Latino	22
Black / African American	4
Asian	5
Two or More Races	4
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 73% of Rehabilitation Professions bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Chicago, above the national average of 34%.*

Rehabilitation Professions Master’s Program at University of Illinois Chicago

Among the 48 master’s rehabilitation professions degrees awarded at University of Illinois Chicago, 94% were women (45) and 6% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Rehabilitation Professions master’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Chicago.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	29
Hispanic / Latino	9
Black / African American	1
Asian	6
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Rehabilitation Professions master’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Chicago, higher than the national average of 28%.*

Rehabilitation Professions Doctoral Program at University of Illinois Chicago

Among the 1 doctoral rehabilitation professions graduates at University of Illinois Chicago, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Rehabilitation Professions doctoral degree recipients at University of Illinois Chicago.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
International (Nonresident)	1

*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 University of Illinois Chicago

This Rehabilitation Professions program at University of Illinois Chicago includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Occupational Therapy	53
Physical Therapy	57
Rehabilitation Science	52

Best-Paid Careers for Rehabilitation Professions Graduates

Those who complete Rehabilitation Professions program at University of Illinois Chicago pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Rehabilitation Professions graduates, 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.