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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Physical Therapists SOC: 29-1123 Occupation: Physical Therapists | $101,020 | 248,630 | N/A | N/A |
Rehabilitation Counselors SOC: 21-1015 Occupation: Rehabilitation Counselors | $46,110 | 88,930 | N/A | N/A |
Occupational Therapists SOC: 29-1122 Occupation: Occupational Therapists | $98,340 | 152,280 | N/A | N/A |
Recreational Therapists SOC: 29-1125 Occupation: Recreational Therapists | $60,280 | 15,060 | N/A | N/A |
Exercise Physiologists SOC: 29-1128 Occupation: Exercise Physiologists | $58,160 | 8,110 | N/A | N/A |
Therapists, All Other SOC: 29-1129 Occupation: Therapists, All Other | $65,010 | 19,320 | 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 | $101,020 | 248,630 |
| 2023 | $99,710 | 240,820 |
| 2022 | $97,720 | 229,740 |
| 2021 | $95,620 | 225,350 |
| 2020 | $91,010 | 220,870 |
| 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 | $60,280 | 15,060 |
| 2023 | $57,120 | 15,540 |
| 2022 | $51,330 | 15,920 |
| 2021 | $47,940 | 16,980 |
| 2020 | $47,710 | 20,080 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $58,160 | 8,110 |
| 2023 | $54,860 | 8,060 |
| 2022 | $51,350 | 6,580 |
| 2021 | $47,940 | 6,860 |
| 2020 | $50,280 | 7,330 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $65,010 | 19,320 |
| 2023 | $63,650 | 16,490 |
| 2022 | $60,800 | 16,920 |
| 2021 | $59,500 | 13,490 |
| 2020 | $57,310 | 11,710 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $78,310 | 9,930 |
| 2023 | $78,100 | 8,820 |
| 2022 | $77,070 | 9,150 |
| 2021 | $75,440 | 10,410 |
| 2020 | $70,190 | 9,550 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $117,750 | 150,750 |
| 2023 | $111,970 | 150,990 |
| 2022 | $104,600 | 150,420 |
| 2021 | $100,640 | 151,940 |
| 2020 | $103,380 | 152,380 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $47,060 | 11,490 |
| 2023 | $44,960 | 12,550 |
| 2022 | $42,160 | 15,680 |
| 2021 | $45,280 | 15,300 |
| 2020 | $41,750 | 13,710 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $87,800 | 7,320 |
| 2023 | $86,950 | 7,490 |
| 2022 | $83,930 | 8,320 |
| 2021 | $81,500 | 6,820 |
| 2020 | $82,000 | 6,540 |