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. In addition, we cover how WMU ranks in comparison to other schools with rehabilitation programs.
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WMU was ranked #42 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for rehabilitation majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 65 bachelor's degrees in rehabilitation & therapeutic professions. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 80 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 117 students received their master’s degree in rehabilitation from WMU. This makes it the #6 most popular school for rehabilitation master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at WMU paid an average of $792 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $633 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,198 | $18,998 |
| Fees | $100 | $100 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,128 | $1,128 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,713 | $11,713 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,631 | $2,631 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 65 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in rehabilitation from WMU. About 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor's in rehabilitation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
WMU 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 WMU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's rehabilitation program at WMU make a median salary of $60,669. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $64,132.
Of the 75 students who graduated with a Master’s in rehabilitation from WMU in 2022, 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a master's in rehabilitation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 67 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the rehabilitation majors at Western Michigan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mental & Social Health Services | 135 |
| Nursing | 122 |
| Communication Sciences | 64 |
| Allied Health Professions | 55 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 51 |
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