Washington · Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

Best colleges for Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions in Washington

Ranked by graduate earnings

University of Washington-Seattle Campus, University of Puget Sound and Eastern Washington University award the most Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions degrees and certificates in Washington: 77, 76 and 71 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 8 Washington colleges offer Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions and award 288 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
8
offering CIP 51.23
States offered
51
with a program page
Degrees / yr
288
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
$47,541
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
1
College Scorecard
Median net price
$24,653
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
61%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Rehabilitation Counselors
$62,270
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top institution, ranked by graduate earnings

Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.

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 Washington University
Cheney Public · Bachelor's degree
$47,5417143%—$25,326

Colleges awarding the most Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions degrees in Washington

Top 7 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)
1University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle Public
77Not reported
2University of Puget Sound
Tacoma Private not-for-profit
76Not reported
3Eastern Washington University
Cheney Public
71$47,541
4Whitworth University
Spokane Private not-for-profit
17Not reported
5Western Washington University
Bellingham Public
10Not reported
6Spokane Falls Community College
Spokane Public
5Not reported
7Seattle Pacific University
Seattle Private not-for-profit
4Not reported
Show the other 1 Washington colleges offering Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
InstitutionCityControlGraduates / yr
Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (Graduate only)YakimaPrivate not-for-profit28

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Rehabilitation Counselors (SOC 21-1015).

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 Rehabilitation Counselors earn in Washington

Jobs in Washington
5,440
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$62,270
median $58,050
Best-paying metro
$74,560
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Related careers

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$62,270 avg · 5,440 jobs
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$108,550 avg · 5,370 jobs
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$110,100 avg · 3,340 jobs
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$51,910 avg · 310 jobs

Common questions

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

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

University of Washington-Seattle Campus (77 graduates a year), University of Puget Sound (76 graduates a year) and Eastern Washington University (71 graduates a year) award the most Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions degrees and certificates in Washington, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 8 Washington colleges offer Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.

Which Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions program in Washington has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, Eastern Washington University tops the list at $47,541. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Rehabilitation Counselors earn in Washington?+

The average annual wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Washington is $62,270 (median $58,050), across about 5,440 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 Rehabilitation Counselors?+

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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