Rehabilitation Professions at University of South Alabama
What traits are you looking for in a school for Rehabilitation Professions, consider the program at University of South Alabama. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of South Alabama is located in Mobile, AL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 85 rehabilitation professions degrees were granted at University of South Alabama.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of South Alabama
Distance learning is available at University of South Alabama. Among 14,003 students, 3,884 (28%) studied exclusively online and 4,771 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Rehabilitation Professions Rankings at University of South Alabama
These rankings give you a sense of how University of South Alabama’s Rehabilitation Professions program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Alabama | #2 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #4 of 8 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #29 of 98 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #50 of 103 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #88 of 370 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #229 of 394 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Alabama | #2 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #4 of 8 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #29 of 98 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #50 of 103 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #88 of 370 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #229 of 394 |
Earnings for Rehabilitation Professions Graduates from University of South Alabama
Graduates of University of South Alabama’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 | $62,486 |
| 2 years | $70,232 |
| 3 years | $68,809 |
| 4 years | $72,002 |
| 5 years | $81,808 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Rehabilitation Professions graduates from University of South Alabama take home a median $72,002, compared with $79,052 for all University of South Alabama graduates — about 9% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Rehabilitation Professions graduates at University of South Alabama, by degree type.
Program-wide, Rehabilitation Professions graduates at University of South Alabama are 81% women (69) and 19% men (16).
Rehabilitation Professions Bachelor’s Program at University of South Alabama
Among the 11 bachelor’s rehabilitation professions graduates at University of South Alabama, 100% were women (11) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Rehabilitation Professions bachelor’s degree recipients at University of South Alabama.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 27% of Rehabilitation Professions bachelor’s degree recipients at University of South Alabama, below the national average of 34%.*
Rehabilitation Professions Master’s Program at University of South Alabama
Among the 34 master’s rehabilitation professions graduates at University of South Alabama, 88% were women (30) and 12% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Rehabilitation Professions master’s degree recipients at University of South Alabama.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 30 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Minority students account for 12% of Rehabilitation Professions master’s degree recipients at University of South Alabama, below the national average of 28%.*
*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 South Alabama
This Rehabilitation Professions program at University of South Alabama breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Occupational Therapy | 34 |
| Physical Therapy | 40 |
| Recreational Therapy | 11 |
Top-Paying Careers for Rehabilitation Professions Graduates
Those who complete Rehabilitation Professions program at University of South Alabama pursue many career paths. Below are the top-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.