by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how ECU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in rehabilitation.
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The bachelor's program at ECU was ranked #69 on College Factual's Best Schools for rehabilitation list. It is also ranked #3 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, East Carolina University handed out 67 bachelor's degrees in rehabilitation & therapeutic professions. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 33 students received their master’s degree in rehabilitation from ECU. This makes it the #119 most popular school for rehabilitation master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 36 students received their doctoral degrees in rehabilitation in 2022, making the school the #168 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of rehabilitation students who receive their bachelor's degree at ECU is $32,371. This is less than $35,786, which is the national median of all rehabilitation majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at ECU, rehabilitation students borrow a median amount of $33,158 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $28,553 for all rehabilitation majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the rehabilitation program at ECU is $392 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at ECU paid an average of $864 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $185 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,452 | $20,729 |
| Fees | $2,909 | $2,909 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,794 | $1,794 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,000 | $11,000 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,176 | $4,176 |
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Of the 67 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in rehabilitation from ECU in 2022, 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at ECU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Carolina University with a bachelor's in rehabilitation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the ECU rehabilitation bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the ECU Online Learning page.
Rehabilitation majors graduating with a master's degree from ECU make a median salary of $67,264 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all rehabilitation graduates with a master's is $64,132.
All of the 30 students who graduated with a Master’s in rehabilitation from ECU in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 87% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Carolina University with a master's in rehabilitation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the rehabilitation majors at East Carolina University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 568 |
| Public Health | 348 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 104 |
| Communication Sciences | 100 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 95 |
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