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, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Pitt ranks among other schools offering degrees in rehabilitation.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for rehabilitation majors, Pitt came in at #12. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus handed out 143 bachelor's degrees in rehabilitation & therapeutic professions. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 157 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 121 students received their master’s degree in rehabilitation from Pitt. This makes it the #5 most popular school for rehabilitation master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 125 students received their doctoral degrees in rehabilitation in 2022, making the school the #15 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Rehabilitation majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Pitt go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,836 a year. This is higher than $35,786, which is the national median for all rehabilitation bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Pitt, rehabilitation students borrow a median amount of $57,269 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 Pitt is $559 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Pitt paid an average of $1,605 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $839 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $20,154 | $38,520 |
| Fees | $1,370 | $1,370 |
| Books and Supplies | $584 | $584 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,420 | $13,420 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,918 | $2,918 |
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Of the 143 rehabilitation students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Pitt, about 27% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus with a bachelor's in rehabilitation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 103 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Pitt 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 Pitt Online Learning page.
Rehabilitation majors graduating with a master's degree from Pitt make a median salary of $53,105 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $64,132.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 95 students earned a master's degree in rehabilitation from Pitt. About 71% of these graduates were women and the other 29% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Pitt are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus with a master's in rehabilitation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the rehabilitation majors at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 417 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 227 |
| Medicine | 156 |
| Public Health | 139 |
| Communication Sciences | 125 |
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