The Rehabilitation Professions major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU™ to find programs that match your goals.
Within Health, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Health, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry ≈ 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Engineers, All Other SOC: 17-2199 Occupation: Engineers, All Other | $117,750 | 150,750 | N/A | N/A |
Life Scientists, All Other SOC: 19-1099 Occupation: Life Scientists, All Other | $87,800 | 7,320 | N/A | N/A |
Rehabilitation Counselors SOC: 21-1015 Occupation: Rehabilitation Counselors | $46,110 | 88,930 | N/A | N/A |
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1071 Occupation: Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $105,620 | 229,720 | N/A | N/A |
Occupational Therapists SOC: 29-1122 Occupation: Occupational Therapists | $98,340 | 152,280 | N/A | N/A |
Physical Therapists SOC: 29-1123 Occupation: Physical Therapists | $101,020 | 248,630 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) • Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $46,110 | 88,930 |
| 2023 | $44,040 | 84,750 |
| 2022 | $39,990 | 82,420 |
| 2021 | $38,560 | 90,310 |
| 2020 | $37,530 | 100,260 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $98,340 | 152,280 |
| 2023 | $96,370 | 144,840 |
| 2022 | $93,180 | 134,980 |
| 2021 | $85,570 | 127,830 |
| 2020 | $86,280 | 126,610 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $101,020 | 248,630 |
| 2023 | $99,710 | 240,820 |
| 2022 | $97,720 | 229,740 |
| 2021 | $95,620 | 225,350 |
| 2020 | $91,010 | 220,870 |