by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how Eastern ranks among other schools offering degrees in rehabilitation.
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The bachelor's program at Eastern was ranked #182 on College Factual's Best Schools for rehabilitation list. It is also ranked #3 in Kentucky.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Kentucky University handed out 76 bachelor's degrees in rehabilitation & therapeutic professions. This is an increase of 43% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 77 students received their master’s degree in rehabilitation from Eastern. This makes it the #14 most popular school for rehabilitation master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 16 students received their doctoral degrees in rehabilitation in 2022, making the school the #242 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Eastern, rehabilitation students borrow a median amount of $21,576 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all rehabilitation bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $28,553.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Eastern was $855 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $410 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,830 | $20,520 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,735 | $11,735 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,800 | $2,800 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 76 students earned a bachelor's degree in rehabilitation from Eastern. About 88% of these graduates were women and the other 12% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Eastern are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 95% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a bachelor's in rehabilitation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 72 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Eastern does not offer an online option for its rehabilitation bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Eastern Online Learning page.
Rehabilitation majors graduating with a master's degree from Eastern make a median salary of $62,464 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $64,132.
The rehabilitation program at Eastern awarded 74 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 9% of these degrees went to men with the other 91% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 95% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a master's in rehabilitation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 70 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the rehabilitation majors at Eastern Kentucky University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 338 |
| Public Health | 67 |
| Allied Health Professions | 45 |
| Communication Sciences | 28 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 20 |
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More about our data sources and methodologies.