Rehabilitation Professions at University of Kentucky
If you are interested in studying Rehabilitation Professions, you may want to check out the program at University of Kentucky. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Kentucky is located in Lexington, KY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 99 rehabilitation professions graduations were recorded at University of Kentucky.
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Studying Online at University of Kentucky
Many students take online classes at University of Kentucky. Of 34,709 students, 5,063 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 13,126 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Rehabilitation Professions Rankings at University of Kentucky
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Kentucky’s Rehabilitation Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kentucky | #4 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #5 of 7 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #50 of 98 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #56 of 103 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #138 of 370 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #243 of 394 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kentucky | #4 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #5 of 7 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #50 of 98 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #56 of 103 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #138 of 370 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #243 of 394 |
Earnings for Rehabilitation Professions Graduates from University of Kentucky
Students who complete University of Kentucky’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 | $60,216 |
| 2 years | $59,724 |
| 3 years | $63,100 |
| 4 years | $67,503 |
| 5 years | $68,522 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Rehabilitation Professions graduates from University of Kentucky earn a median of $67,503, compared with $61,112 for all University of Kentucky graduates — about 10% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Rehabilitation Professions graduates at University of Kentucky, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Rehabilitation Professions graduates at University of Kentucky are 57% women (56) and 43% men (43).
Rehabilitation Professions Master’s Program at University of Kentucky
Of the 28 master’s rehabilitation professions graduates at University of Kentucky, 61% were women (17) and 39% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Rehabilitation Professions master’s degree recipients at University of Kentucky.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 19 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 21% of Rehabilitation Professions master’s degree recipients at University of Kentucky, lower than the national average of 28%.*
Rehabilitation Professions Doctoral Program at University of Kentucky
Of the 12 doctoral rehabilitation professions graduates at University of Kentucky, 58% were women (7) and 42% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Rehabilitation Professions doctoral degree recipients at University of Kentucky.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 25% of Rehabilitation Professions doctoral degree recipients at University of Kentucky, 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 University of Kentucky
The Rehabilitation Professions program at University of Kentucky breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music Therapy | 4 |
| Physical Therapy | 59 |
| Rehabilitation Counseling | 24 |
| Rehabilitation Science | 12 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Rehabilitation Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Rehabilitation Professions program at University of Kentucky go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.