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Rehabilitation Professions Schools in Illinois

741 students earned Rehabilitation degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Rehabilitation Professions is the 16th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Rehabilitation Professions Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 382
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 382
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 382
Master’s Degree 335
Post-Master’s Certificate 24
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 24

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 8.2%
  • Black or African American: 4.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.6%
  • White: 65.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.2%
  • Other Races: 11.7%
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Jobs for Rehabilitation Professions Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 36,320 people employed in jobs related to a rehabilitation degree, compared to 871,750 nationwide.

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Wages for Rehabilitation Professions Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a rehabilitation grad in the state is $81,090, compared to a typical salary of $73,860 nationwide.

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

138 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. 84% of the teachers are full time.

124 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.51 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,099 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $13,214.

105 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,980 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

#4

Adler University

Chicago
56 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,726 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 92% are considered full time. The 2.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,099 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.10% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 65%.

#6

North Central College

Naperville
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
2,832 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $43,530 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 99% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending NIU will pay a net price of $13,956.

#8

Governors State University

University Park
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,650 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $10,436. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 6.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. 99% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Loyola Chicago.

#10

Lewis University

Romeoville
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
6,437 Total Students

The 2.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,074. It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate.

#10

Elmhurst University

Elmhurst
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,421 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.22 years. 41% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $20,100.

Rehabilitation Professions Careers in IL

Some of the careers rehabilitation majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Orthotists and Prosthetists 28% $77,670
Physical Therapists 20% $88,970
Occupational Therapists 15% $84,820
Health Specialties Professors 14% $85,020
Therapists 11% $51,260
Rehabilitation Counselors 7% $35,590
Recreational Therapists 6% $44,060
Engineers 4% $84,550
Exercise Physiologists 4% $52,850
Life Scientists 3% $85,920

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Nursing 6,634
Medicine 1,344
Public Health 1,068
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 663
Health/Medical Admin Services 535
Communication Sciences 492
Allied Health Professions 388
Dentistry 308

View all majors related to Rehabilitation Professions

View Nationwide Rehabilitation Professions Report

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