Assistive Augmentative Technology and Rehabilitation Engineering Major

Description: A program that prepares individuals to apply the principles of psychology, engineering, and occupational therapy to the design and implementation of technological interventions and systems to promote patient rehabilitation and function. Includes instruction in ergonomics, seating and mobility design, universal and near environment systems design, rehabilitation research, rehabilitation biomechanics, access and communications design, microprocessor-based technologies, neurological trauma, standards and testing, and service delivery management. Is Assistive Augmentative Technology and Rehabilitation Engineering the right major for you?
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Assistive Augmentative Technology and Rehabilitation Engineering Major

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Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$68,930

Median Hourly Wage

$33.14*

Total Employed Nationally

5,940


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2010 wage data external site and 2008-2018 employment projections external site. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2008-2018). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.