Kentucky · Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

Best colleges for Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions in Kentucky

Ranked by graduates a year

Eastern Kentucky University, University of Kentucky and Bellarmine University award the most Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions degrees and certificates in Kentucky: 129, 110 and 72 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 10 Kentucky colleges offer Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions and award 455 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions program prepares students for careers in various health-related fields focused on improving the quality of life for individuals through therapeutic interventions. This program is ideal for…

Institutions
10
offering CIP 51.23
States offered
51
with a program page
Degrees / yr
455
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
—
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$22,542
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
56%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Physical Therapists
$99,190
BLS OEWS May 2025

10 institutions offering Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions in Kentucky

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by graduates a year.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond Public
—12950%—$20,900
2University of Kentucky
Lexington Public
—11071%——
3Bellarmine University
Louisville Private not-for-profit
—7264%$22,542—
4Spalding University
Louisville Private not-for-profit
—5352%$23,661—
5Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green Public
—3456%——
6University of the Cumberlands
Williamsburg Private not-for-profit
—2250%$11,672—
7Murray State University
Murray Public
—1561%——
8University of Louisville
Louisville Public
—1261%——
9Bluegrass Community and Technical College
Lexington Public
—443%——
10Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights Public
—452%——

Colleges awarding the most Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions degrees in Kentucky

Top 10 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond Public
129Not reported
2University of Kentucky
Lexington Public
110Not reported
3Bellarmine University
Louisville Private not-for-profit
72Not reported
4Spalding University
Louisville Private not-for-profit
53Not reported
5Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green Public
34Not reported
6University of the Cumberlands
Williamsburg Private not-for-profit
22Not reported
7Murray State University
Murray Public
15Not reported
8University of Louisville
Louisville Public
12Not reported
9Bluegrass Community and Technical College
Lexington Public
4Not reported
10Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights Public
4Not reported

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Physical Therapists (SOC 29-1123).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+10.9%
Much faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~13,200
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$101,020
typically Doctoral or professional degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningSpeakingMonitoringWriting

What Physical Therapists earn in Kentucky

Jobs in Kentucky
3,390
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$99,190
median $100,710
Best-paying metro
$100,480
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN

Related careers

Physical Therapists
$99,190 avg · 3,390 jobs
Occupational Therapists
$95,450 avg · 2,190 jobs
Rehabilitation Counselors
$56,550 avg · 790 jobs
Therapists, All Other
$85,300 avg · 190 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions programs in Kentucky.

Which Kentucky colleges award the most Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions degrees?+

Eastern Kentucky University (129 graduates a year), University of Kentucky (110 graduates a year) and Bellarmine University (72 graduates a year) award the most Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions degrees and certificates in Kentucky, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 10 Kentucky colleges offer Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.

How much do Physical Therapists earn in Kentucky?+

The average annual wage for Physical Therapists in Kentucky is $99,190 (median $100,710), across about 3,390 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions program?+

The Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions program prepares students for careers in various health-related fields focused on improving the quality of life for individuals through therapeutic interventions. This program is ideal for…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, critical thinking, active listening, speaking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Physical Therapists?+

The national job outlook is about +10.9% growth with around 13,200 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Doctoral or professional degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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