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Rehabilitation Professions in Florida

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Rehabilitation Professions Schools in Florida

In 2020-2021, 870 students earned their Rehabilitation degrees in FL.

As a degree choice, Rehabilitation Professions is the 11th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Rehabilitation Professions Majors in Florida

Rehabilitation majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 530
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 530
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 530
Master’s Degree 331
Post-Master’s Certificate 9
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 9

Gender Distribution

In Florida, a rehabilitation major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of rehabilitation majors in Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.0%
  • Black or African American: 7.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.3%
  • White: 57.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 8.2%
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Jobs for Rehabilitation Professions Grads in Florida

42,950 people in the state and 871,750 in the nation are employed in jobs related to rehabilitation.

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Wages for Rehabilitation Professions Jobs in Florida

A typical salary for a rehabilitation grad in the state is $55,280, compared to a typical salary of $73,860 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Florida that offer rehabilitation degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale
184 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
20,888 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,833.

105 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
58,836 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $5,298. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, FIU grads earn an average salary of $44,401.

88 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
15,358 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. 78% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, FGCU grads earn an average salary of $41,109.

77 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
50,626 Total Students

72% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. The average student takes 4.25 years to complete their degree at USF Tampa.

#5

University of Florida

Gainesville
75 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
53,372 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $51,324 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid.

#6

University of Miami

Coral Gables
62 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
17,809 Total Students

The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at U Miami. This private institution charges an average net price of $46,098. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
20,330 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $36,084. The student loan default rate of 9.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 92% of students get financical aid.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
1,802 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.00% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.81 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 97% are considered full time.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
9,184 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The average student takes 4.72 years to complete their degree at Florida A&M University.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
7,515 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 45%. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
16,926 Total Students

The 3.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $42,012 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time.

Rehabilitation Professions Careers in FL

Some of the careers rehabilitation majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 33% $61,080
Physical Therapists 32% $87,840
Therapists 29% $46,540
Occupational Therapists 28% $84,870
Orthotists and Prosthetists 27% $48,620
Exercise Physiologists 22% $50,270
Life Scientists 20% $86,210
Rehabilitation Counselors 17% $35,550
Engineers 15% $77,020
Recreational Therapists 10% $46,720

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to rehabilitation.

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Nursing 3,074
Medicine 1,218
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 1,144
Mental & Social Health Services 1,034
Public Health 851
Allied Health Professions 744
Health/Medical Admin Services 626
Communication Sciences 586

View all majors related to Rehabilitation Professions

View Nationwide Rehabilitation Professions Report

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