Assistive/Augmentative Technology and Rehabilitation Engineering

Assistive/Augmentative Technology and Rehabilitation Engineering programs prepare 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.

Of the 2 Assistive/Augmentative Technology and Rehabilitation Engineering degrees granted each year at the Doctors degree research scholarship level, women make up 100% percent and men make up 0% percent of the area of study. Did you know that Maryland has more students graduating with a degree in Assistive/Augmentative Technology and Rehabilitation Engineering than any other state in the US? In fact, Maryland granted 2 degrees last year! The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Assistive/Augmentative Technology and Rehabilitation Engineering is $38,300.