by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how WMU stacks up against peers offering rehabilitation professions.
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WMU is in the top 15% of the country for rehabilitation professions. Specifically, it ranked #29 out of 90 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
During the most recent reporting year, Western Michigan University handed out 33 bachelor’s degrees in rehabilitation professions.
Rehabilitation Professions students who finish a bachelor’s at WMU earn a median of $66,185 a year. This is above $58,084, the median for all majors at WMU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at WMU, rehabilitation professions graduates take on a median debt of $26,668 in student loans. This is below $27,999, the typical median for all majors at WMU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,334 | $19,826 |
| Fees | $126 | $126 |
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Among recent graduates, 12% of rehabilitation professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of rehabilitation professions bachelor’s degree graduates at WMU were White. Approximately 88% of graduates 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 professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Every one of the 3 students who graduated with a master’s degree in rehabilitation professions from WMU identified as women.
The largest share of rehabilitation professions master’s degree graduates at WMU are White. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into 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 professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the rehabilitation professions majors at Western Michigan University.
The rehabilitation professions program at WMU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Occupational Therapy/Therapist | 64 |
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | 27 |
| Music Therapy/Therapist | 17 |
| Assistive/Augmentative Technology and Rehabilitation Engineering | 1 |
WMU granted 64 completions in occupational therapy/therapist recently — 95% to women and 5% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (86%).
WMU awarded 27 degrees in physical therapy/therapist recently — 48% to women and 52% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (78%).
WMU conferred 17 completions in music therapy/therapist in the most recent reporting year — 88% to women and 12% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (71%).
WMU awarded 1 degree in assistive/augmentative technology and rehabilitation engineering in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.