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Rehabilitation Professions Schools in Kentucky

415 Rehabilitation students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Rehabilitation Professions is the 14th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Rehabilitation Professions Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 214
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 201
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 201
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 201

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 2.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.4%
  • White: 86.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 6.5%
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Jobs for Rehabilitation Professions Grads in Kentucky

There are 7,990 people in the state and 871,750 people in the nation working in rehabilitation jobs.

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Wages for Rehabilitation Professions Jobs in Kentucky

A typical salary for a rehabilitation grad in the state is $66,080, compared to a typical salary of $73,860 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Kentucky that offer rehabilitation degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

107 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,986 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 88%. In their early career, UK grads earn an average salary of $43,231. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.30%.

93 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
14,465 Total Students

In their early career, Eastern grads earn an average salary of $34,723. It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 60%.

#2

Spalding University

Louisville
93 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
1,596 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,884 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at Spalding.

#4

Bellarmine University

Louisville
76 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
3,293 Total Students

The 3.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $44,265 after graduation. 42% of the teachers are full time.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
17,517 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The student loan default rate of 6.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
9,449 Total Students

79% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending Murray State will pay a net price of $11,736. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

Rehabilitation Professions Careers in KY

Some of the careers rehabilitation majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Orthotists and Prosthetists 25% $68,240
Occupational Therapists 23% $78,720
Physical Therapists 23% $84,920
Health Specialties Professors 23% $59,220
Therapists 15% $94,030
Rehabilitation Counselors 12% $35,980
Engineers 11% $76,910
Exercise Physiologists 8% $42,270
Recreational Therapists 8% $43,560
Life Scientists 8% $59,380

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Nursing 2,017
Medicine 430
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 222
Dentistry 186
Communication Sciences 171
Mental & Social Health Services 168
Allied Health Professions 161
Public Health 128

View all majors related to Rehabilitation Professions

View Nationwide Rehabilitation Professions Report

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