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2025 Best Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Schools in the Southeast Region

91 Colleges in the Southeast Region
6,162 Rehabilitation Degrees Awarded
$64,320 Avg Early-Career Salary
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #37 most popular major in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

College Factual reviewed 91 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of rehabilitation & therapeutic professions. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 6,162 degrees in rehabilitation & therapeutic professions annually.

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Choosing a Great Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions School

Best Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Schools in the Southeast Region Your choice of rehabilitation & therapeutic professions school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for rehabilitation & therapeutic professions schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Rehabilitation
Bachelor's Degrees in Rehabilitation
Master's Degrees in Rehabilitation
Doctor's Degrees in Rehabilitation

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Schools in the Southeast Region list, to help you choose the best school for you. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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If you want to learn more about how we derive our rankings, see College Factual's Methodology.

Best Schools for Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions in the Southeast Region

The schools below may not offer all types of rehabilitation degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

18 Top Southeast Region Schools in Rehabilitation

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Duke University
Durham, NC
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
79 Rehabilitation Degrees Awarded
$68,778 Median Starting Salary

Duke University is a good option for students pursuing a degree in rehabilitation & therapeutic professions. Duke is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Durham. A Best Colleges rank of #7 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Duke is a great university overall.

There were roughly 79 rehabilitation & therapeutic professions students who graduated with this degree at Duke in the most recent data year. Those rehabilitation & therapeutic professions students who get their degree from Duke University receive $4,458 more than the average rehabilitation graduate.

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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
121 Rehabilitation Degrees Awarded
38.0% Growth in Graduates

University of Florida is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a degree in rehabilitation & therapeutic professions. UF is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville. A Best Colleges rank of #56 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UF is a great university overall.

There were approximately 121 rehabilitation & therapeutic professions students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent year we have data available. Those rehabilitation & therapeutic professions students who get their degree from University of Florida make $9,870 more than the average rehabilitation student.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
120 Rehabilitation Degrees Awarded
$70,226 Median Starting Salary

Every student who is interested in rehabilitation & therapeutic professions has to look into Medical University of South Carolina. MUSC is a small public university located in the midsize city of Charleston.

There were roughly 120 rehabilitation & therapeutic professions students who graduated with this degree at MUSC in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the rehabilitation & therapeutic professions major at Medical University of South Carolina get $5,906 more than the typical graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
175 Rehabilitation Degrees Awarded
2.3% Growth in Graduates

It is difficult to beat Shenandoah University if you wish to pursue a degree in rehabilitation & therapeutic professions. Located in the small city of Winchester, Shenandoah is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 13th out of 57 schools for overall quality in the state of Virginia.

There were about 175 rehabilitation & therapeutic professions students who graduated with this degree at Shenandoah in the most recent year we have data available. Those rehabilitation & therapeutic professions students who get their degree from Shenandoah University receive $10,025 more than the standard rehabilitation graduate.

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University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
75 Rehabilitation Degrees Awarded
8.0% Growth in Graduates

Located in the suburb of Coral Gables, U Miami is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #175 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means U Miami is a great university overall.

There were roughly 75 rehabilitation & therapeutic professions students who graduated with this degree at U Miami in the most recent year we have data available. Those rehabilitation & therapeutic professions students who get their degree from University of Miami receive $8,805 more than the standard rehabilitation graduate.

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Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
216 Rehabilitation Degrees Awarded
13.9% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large suburb of Fort Lauderdale, NUS Florida is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. This university ranks 14th out of 70 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were approximately 216 rehabilitation & therapeutic professions students who graduated with this degree at NUS Florida in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the rehabilitation & therapeutic professions degree program at Nova Southeastern University make $6,929 more than the typical graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

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Emory University
Atlanta, GA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
78 Rehabilitation Degrees Awarded
19.2% Growth in Graduates

Emory is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Atlanta. A Best Colleges rank of #31 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Emory is a great university overall.

There were roughly 78 rehabilitation & therapeutic professions students who graduated with this degree at Emory in the most recent data year. Those rehabilitation & therapeutic professions students who get their degree from Emory University receive $7,469 more than the average rehabilitation student.

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Belmont University
Nashville, TN
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
141 Rehabilitation Degrees Awarded
$73,698 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Nashville, Belmont is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #237 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Belmont is a great university overall.

There were approximately 141 rehabilitation & therapeutic professions students who graduated with this degree at Belmont in the most recent data year. Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions degree recipients from Belmont University earn a boost of about $9,377 over the average earnings of rehabilitation & therapeutic professions graduates.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
101 Rehabilitation Degrees Awarded
$72,278 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Memphis, UTHSC is a public university with a small student population.

There were approximately 101 rehabilitation & therapeutic professions students who graduated with this degree at UTHSC in the most recent year we have data available. Those rehabilitation & therapeutic professions students who get their degree from The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center earn $7,957 more than the average rehabilitation student.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
81 Rehabilitation Degrees Awarded
1.2% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #38 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UNC Chapel Hill is a great university overall.

There were roughly 81 rehabilitation & therapeutic professions students who graduated with this degree at UNC Chapel Hill in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the rehabilitation program state that they receive average early career wages of $56,436.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
170 Rehabilitation Degrees Awarded
10.0% Growth in Graduates

UAB is a fairly large public university located in the city of Birmingham. This university ranks 4th out of 42 colleges for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were roughly 170 rehabilitation & therapeutic professions students who graduated with this degree at UAB in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the rehabilitation & therapeutic professions degree program at University of Alabama at Birmingham get $7,195 above the typical graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
120 Rehabilitation Degrees Awarded
$60,907 Median Starting Salary

VCU is a very large public university located in the city of Richmond. A Best Colleges rank of #189 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means VCU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 120 rehabilitation & therapeutic professions students who graduated with this degree at VCU in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the rehabilitation program state that they receive average early career income of $60,907.

More information about a degree in rehabilitation & therapeutic professions from Virginia Commonwealth University

13
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
134 Rehabilitation Degrees Awarded
$51,096 Median Starting Salary

Located in the small city of Greenville, ECU is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 7th out of 93 schools for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.

There were about 134 rehabilitation & therapeutic professions students who graduated with this degree at ECU in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the rehabilitation program earn about $51,096 in their early career salary.

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Marymount University
Arlington, VA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
41 Rehabilitation Degrees Awarded
9.8% Growth in Graduates

Marymount is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Arlington. This university ranks 14th out of 57 schools for overall quality in the state of Virginia.

There were roughly 41 rehabilitation & therapeutic professions students who graduated with this degree at Marymount in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the rehabilitation & therapeutic professions degree program at Marymount University get $11,863 above the average graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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Samford University
Birmingham, AL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
34 Rehabilitation Degrees Awarded
$74,311 Median Starting Salary

Samford is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Birmingham. This university ranks 5th out of 42 colleges for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were about 34 rehabilitation & therapeutic professions students who graduated with this degree at Samford in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the rehabilitation & therapeutic professions major at Samford University make $9,991 more than the typical college grad with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
99 Rehabilitation Degrees Awarded
1.0% Growth in Graduates

WVU is a fairly large public university located in the city of Morgantown. This university ranks 2nd out of 25 schools for overall quality in the state of West Virginia.

There were approximately 99 rehabilitation & therapeutic professions students who graduated with this degree at WVU in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduating, rehabilitation degree recipients usually earn around $63,032 in the first five years of their career.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
100 Rehabilitation Degrees Awarded
$62,567 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large city of Lexington, UK is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #220 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UK is a great university overall.

There were roughly 100 rehabilitation & therapeutic professions students who graduated with this degree at UK in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, rehabilitation degree recipients generally make an average of $62,567 at the beginning of their careers.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
69 Rehabilitation Degrees Awarded
$72,862 Median Starting Salary

Located in the suburb of Fort Myers, FGCU is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 37th out of 70 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were about 69 rehabilitation & therapeutic professions students who graduated with this degree at FGCU in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the rehabilitation & therapeutic professions program at Florida Gulf Coast University get $8,542 more than the typical college graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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Rest of the Top Best Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Schools in the Southeast Region

Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Schools in the Southeast Region award.

Rank College Location
19 Florida International University Miami, FL
20 Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, FL
21 Radford University Radford, VA
22 Marshall University Huntington, WV
23 Bellarmine University Louisville, KY
24 University of Mississippi University, MS
25 Elon University Elon, NC
26 Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - New Orleans New Orleans, LA
27 James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA
28 University of South Carolina - Columbia Columbia, SC
29 University of Louisiana at Monroe Monroe, LA
30 University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR

Best Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Colleges by State

Explore the best rehabilitation & therapeutic professions colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Georgia 287 574
Florida 282 905
North Carolina 279 900
Virginia 274 725
Tennessee 269 565
South Carolina 248 202
Kentucky 244 479
Louisiana 242 266
Mississippi 234 157
Arkansas 234 290
Alabama 233 411
West Virginia 207 198

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One of 34 majors within the Health Professions area of study, Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions has other similar majors worth exploring.

Rehabilitation Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Physical Therapy/Therapist 2,948
Occupational Therapy 1,983
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling 364
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy 227
Other Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions 182
Music Therapy 178
Rehabilitation Science 136
Art Therapy 49
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, General 35
Kinesiotherapy/Kinesiotherapist 26

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 76,869
Health & Medical Administrative Services 28,125
Allied Health Professions 26,461
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 21,922
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 21,242
Health Sciences & Services 9,795
Public Health 9,492
Medicine 6,920
Dental Support Services 6,884
Mental & Social Health Services 6,498

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