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2026 Best Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Schools in the Southwest Region

24 Colleges in the United States
2,264 Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Degrees Awarded
$62,792 Avg Early-Career Salary

Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 42 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for rehabilitation & therapeutic professions students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions in the Southwest Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the rehabilitation & therapeutic professions degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions

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Our analysis ranked The University Of Texas Medical Branch the best school in the country for a degree in rehabilitation & therapeutic professions. Set in the city of Galveston, The University Of Texas Medical Branch is a mid-sized public institution. There were roughly 174 rehabilitation & therapeutic professions students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Texas Medical Branch in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, rehabilitation & therapeutic professions degree recipients from The University Of Texas Medical Branch generally make around $78,929. The University Of Texas Medical Branch graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans. More information about a degree in rehabilitation & therapeutic professions from The University Of Texas Medical Branch

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Students looking for a strong rehabilitation & therapeutic professions program will find one at Northern Arizona University, which ranked #2. This very large public university is located in the city of Flagstaff. About 61% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 139 rehabilitation & therapeutic professions students who graduated with this degree at Northern Arizona University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their rehabilitation & therapeutic professions degree from Northern Arizona University earn around $76,945 in the first couple years of their career. Northern Arizona University graduates carry a median of $21,645 in student loans. Get the full rehabilitation & therapeutic professions details for Northern Arizona University

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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best rehabilitation & therapeutic professions schools. Set in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is a moderately-sized public institution. About 165 rehabilitation & therapeutic professions degrees were awarded at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in the most recent year. Graduates of the rehabilitation & therapeutic professions program make about $75,525 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,889 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in rehabilitation & therapeutic professions from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

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A rank of #4 makes Midwestern University Glendale one of the top schools for rehabilitation & therapeutic professions. Located in the suburb of Glendale, Midwestern University Glendale is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 85 rehabilitation & therapeutic professions degrees were awarded at Midwestern University Glendale in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, rehabilitation & therapeutic professions degree recipients from Midwestern University Glendale generally make around $74,591. See the full rehabilitation & therapeutic professions program report for Midwestern University Glendale

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A rank of #5 makes The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio one of the top schools for rehabilitation & therapeutic professions. This mid-sized public university is located in the city of San Antonio. About 92 rehabilitation & therapeutic professions degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio in the most recent year. Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions graduates of The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio earn a median of $79,193 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $20,247. More information about a degree in rehabilitation & therapeutic professions from The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio

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Baylor University placed #6 among the best rehabilitation & therapeutic professions schools. Set in the city of Waco, Baylor University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Baylor University graduates 80% of students within six years. About 222 rehabilitation & therapeutic professions degrees were awarded at Baylor University in the most recent year. Students who receive their rehabilitation & therapeutic professions degree from Baylor University earn around $74,108 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,928. Get the full rehabilitation & therapeutic professions details for Baylor University

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Texas Womans University earned the #7 position for rehabilitation & therapeutic professions this year. Set in the city of Denton, Texas Womans University is a large public institution. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 253 rehabilitation & therapeutic professions degrees were awarded at Texas Womans University in the most recent year. Graduates of the rehabilitation & therapeutic professions program make about $60,449 in their early career. Texas Womans University graduates carry a median of $24,211 in student loans. Read more about the rehabilitation & therapeutic professions program at Texas Womans University

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Abilene Christian University landed the #8 spot for rehabilitation & therapeutic professions this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Abilene. Roughly 59% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 23 rehabilitation & therapeutic professions degrees were awarded at Abilene Christian University in the most recent year. Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions graduates of Abilene Christian University earn a median of $74,437 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,772. Read more about the rehabilitation & therapeutic professions program at Abilene Christian University

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Arizona State University came in at #9 for rehabilitation & therapeutic professions this year. Arizona State University is a very large public school located in the city of Tempe. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. Arizona State University awarded about 24 rehabilitation & therapeutic professions degrees in the most recent data year. Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions graduates of Arizona State University earn a median of $44,359 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,842 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in rehabilitation & therapeutic professions from Arizona State University

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University Of North Texas Health Science Center landed the #10 spot for rehabilitation & therapeutic professions this year. Located in the city of Fort Worth, University Of North Texas Health Science Center is a mid-sized public university. University Of North Texas Health Science Center awarded about 44 rehabilitation & therapeutic professions degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, rehabilitation & therapeutic professions degree recipients from University Of North Texas Health Science Center generally make around $74,983. More information about a degree in rehabilitation & therapeutic professions from University Of North Texas Health Science Center

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University Of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center landed the #11 spot for rehabilitation & therapeutic professions this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the city of Oklahoma City. About 110 rehabilitation & therapeutic professions degrees were awarded at University Of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, rehabilitation & therapeutic professions degree recipients from University Of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center generally make around $72,925. Students borrow a median of $22,613 to complete this degree. See the full rehabilitation & therapeutic professions program report for University Of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

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Baylor College Of Medicine ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best rehabilitation & therapeutic professions schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Houston. Baylor College Of Medicine awarded about 22 rehabilitation & therapeutic professions degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, rehabilitation & therapeutic professions degree recipients from Baylor College Of Medicine generally make around $82,311. Read more about the rehabilitation & therapeutic professions program at Baylor College Of Medicine

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University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center placed #13 among the best rehabilitation & therapeutic professions schools. Set in the city of Dallas, University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is a mid-sized public institution. There were roughly 51 rehabilitation & therapeutic professions students who graduated with this degree at University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, rehabilitation & therapeutic professions degree recipients from University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center generally make around $62,131. Get the full rehabilitation & therapeutic professions details for University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

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Hardin Simmons University came in at #14 for rehabilitation & therapeutic professions this year. Hardin Simmons University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Abilene. About 46% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 43 rehabilitation & therapeutic professions students who graduated with this degree at Hardin Simmons University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the rehabilitation & therapeutic professions program make about $77,359 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,674. More information about a degree in rehabilitation & therapeutic professions from Hardin Simmons University

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Sam Houston State University landed the #15 spot for rehabilitation & therapeutic professions this year. Sam Houston State University is a very large public school located in the town of Huntsville. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 15 rehabilitation & therapeutic professions students who graduated with this degree at Sam Houston State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their rehabilitation & therapeutic professions degree from Sam Houston State University earn around $46,365 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,850 to complete this degree. See the full rehabilitation & therapeutic professions program report for Sam Houston State University

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University Of The Incarnate Word landed the #16 spot for rehabilitation & therapeutic professions this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of San Antonio. University Of The Incarnate Word graduates 50% of students within six years. About 93 rehabilitation & therapeutic professions degrees were awarded at University Of The Incarnate Word in the most recent year. Students who receive their rehabilitation & therapeutic professions degree from University Of The Incarnate Word earn around $49,729 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,103. See the full rehabilitation & therapeutic professions program report for University Of The Incarnate Word

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University Of Mary Hardin Baylor placed #17 among the best rehabilitation & therapeutic professions schools. University Of Mary Hardin Baylor is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Belton. University Of Mary Hardin Baylor graduates 49% of students within six years. About 63 rehabilitation & therapeutic professions degrees were awarded at University Of Mary Hardin Baylor in the most recent year. Graduates of the rehabilitation & therapeutic professions program make about $77,157 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,782 to complete this degree. Read more about the rehabilitation & therapeutic professions program at University Of Mary Hardin Baylor

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The University Of Texas Pan American came in at #18 for rehabilitation & therapeutic professions this year. Set in the city of Edinburg, The University Of Texas Pan American is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 51%. About 105 rehabilitation & therapeutic professions degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas Pan American in the most recent year. Graduates of the rehabilitation & therapeutic professions program make about $42,786 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,014. More information about a degree in rehabilitation & therapeutic professions from The University Of Texas Pan American

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Stephen F Austin State University placed #19 among the best rehabilitation & therapeutic professions schools. Located in the town of Nacogdoches, Stephen F Austin State University is a large public university. Stephen F Austin State University graduates 53% of students within six years. There were roughly 10 rehabilitation & therapeutic professions students who graduated with this degree at Stephen F Austin State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their rehabilitation & therapeutic professions degree from Stephen F Austin State University earn around $33,767 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,500. Get the full rehabilitation & therapeutic professions details for Stephen F Austin State University

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Texas State University San Marcos came in at #20 for rehabilitation & therapeutic professions this year. Set in the city of San Marcos, Texas State University San Marcos is a very large public institution. About 55% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 55 rehabilitation & therapeutic professions students who graduated with this degree at Texas State University San Marcos in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, rehabilitation & therapeutic professions degree recipients from Texas State University San Marcos generally make around $58,664. Typical student debt for the program is $23,659. Get the full rehabilitation & therapeutic professions details for Texas State University San Marcos

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The University Of Texas At Tyler landed the #21 spot for rehabilitation & therapeutic professions this year. This large public university is located in the city of Tyler. About 54% of students finish within six years. About 23 rehabilitation & therapeutic professions degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas At Tyler in the most recent year. Graduates of the rehabilitation & therapeutic professions program make about $55,134 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,959. More information about a degree in rehabilitation & therapeutic professions from The University Of Texas At Tyler

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University Of North Texas ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best rehabilitation & therapeutic professions schools. Set in the city of Denton, University Of North Texas is a very large public institution. About 61% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 100 rehabilitation & therapeutic professions students who graduated with this degree at University Of North Texas in the most recent data year. Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions graduates of University Of North Texas earn a median of $43,318 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,370 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in rehabilitation & therapeutic professions from University Of North Texas

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Northeastern State University landed the #23 spot for rehabilitation & therapeutic professions this year. Northeastern State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Tahlequah. Roughly 35% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 20 rehabilitation & therapeutic professions degrees were awarded at Northeastern State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, rehabilitation & therapeutic professions degree recipients from Northeastern State University generally make around $78,311. Typical student debt for the program is $23,465. More information about a degree in rehabilitation & therapeutic professions from Northeastern State University

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Prescott College
Prescott, AZ

Prescott College earned the #24 position for rehabilitation & therapeutic professions this year. Set in the city of Prescott, Prescott College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Prescott College graduates 56% of students within six years. About 19 rehabilitation & therapeutic professions degrees were awarded at Prescott College in the most recent year. Students who receive their rehabilitation & therapeutic professions degree from Prescott College earn around $42,966 in the first couple years of their career. Prescott College graduates carry a median of $27,230 in student loans. Get the full rehabilitation & therapeutic professions details for Prescott College

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University Of New Mexico Main Campus came in at #25 for rehabilitation & therapeutic professions this year. University Of New Mexico Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Albuquerque. University Of New Mexico Main Campus graduates 54% of students within six years. About 53 rehabilitation & therapeutic professions degrees were awarded at University Of New Mexico Main Campus in the most recent year. Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions graduates of University Of New Mexico Main Campus earn a median of $71,142 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $19,738 to complete this degree. See the full rehabilitation & therapeutic professions program report for University Of New Mexico Main Campus

Rest of the Top 30 Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Schools

Not far behind, these schools also delivered a strong rehabilitation & therapeutic professions education:

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Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK
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Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX
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Langston University
Langston, OK

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 42 schools evaluated.

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