Best Schools for Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions graduates earn a median of $57,783 within four years of graduating, ranking #197 out of 283 tracked majors — 8% below the median across all fields. There are 91 colleges nationwide with tracked earnings for this major, producing 3,496 recent graduates.

Where you study matters: Northeastern University graduates earn $81,320 while Sam Houston State University graduates earn $31,854 — a $49,466 difference. Factors like location, employer networks, co-op programs, and curriculum focus drive this gap. Across all fields, though, which major you pick separates earnings more than which college does.

Early career salary growth is modest: Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions graduates see an average 1% increase between year 1 and year 2 post-graduation, reflecting career advancement and skill development in the first years after college.

91
Schools
$57,783
Avg. 2yr Earnings
#197
of 283 Majors
3,496
Graduates

Public vs Private: Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

Public (58 schools)
$54,768
avg. 2yr earnings
Private (33 schools)
$63,016
avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $8,248 more in early earnings on average for Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions graduates. Factor in tuition difference to calculate which offers better ROI.

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions by State

Also by state: Arkansas, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Missouri, Virginia

Top Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions Schools by Graduate Earnings

#1
Northeastern University logo

Northeastern University

Boston, MA · Private

$81,320
4yr Earnings
95 grads
Acceptance: 5.7%
#2
University of Hartford logo

University of Hartford

West Hartford, CT · Private

$78,761
4yr Earnings
52 grads
Acceptance: 83.0%
#3
Loyola University Chicago logo

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, IL · Private

$78,575
4yr Earnings
24 grads · small sample
1yr: $26,877 (24)
Acceptance: 81.4%
#4
Towson University logo

Towson University

Towson, MD · Public

$77,953
4yr Earnings
40 grads
Acceptance: 82.8%
#5
CUNY York College logo

CUNY York College

Jamaica, NY · Public

$77,201
4yr Earnings
36 grads
2yr: $71,351 (40)
1yr: $64,562 (37)
Acceptance: 59.4%
#6
Ithaca College logo

Ithaca College

Ithaca, NY · Private

$76,766
4yr Earnings
65 grads
2yr: $25,194 (15)
Acceptance: 69.9%
#7
University of Pittsburgh-Bradford logo

University of Pittsburgh-Bradford

Bradford, PA · Public

$75,950
4yr Earnings
151 grads
2yr: $31,314 (68)
1yr: $31,406 (105)
Acceptance: 90.8%
#8
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus logo

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Pittsburgh, PA · Public

$75,950
4yr Earnings
151 grads
2yr: $31,314 (68)
1yr: $31,406 (105)
Acceptance: 49.7%
#9
University of Missouri-Columbia logo

University of Missouri-Columbia

Columbia, MO · Public

$75,060
4yr Earnings
22 grads · small sample
Acceptance: 77.0%
#10
Worcester State University logo

Worcester State University

Worcester, MA · Public

$74,386
4yr Earnings
28 grads · small sample
Acceptance: 89.9%
#11
Andrews University logo

Andrews University

Berrien Springs, MI · Private

$73,194
4yr Earnings
21 grads · small sample
Acceptance: 87.4%
#12
University of Massachusetts-Lowell logo

University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Lowell, MA · Public

$72,958
4yr Earnings
109 grads
2yr: $32,213 (35)
1yr: $31,365 (82)
Acceptance: 85.2%
#13
Saint Francis University logo

Saint Francis University

Loretto, PA · Private

$72,821
4yr Earnings
109 grads
Acceptance: 76.9%
#14
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus logo

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus

Durham, NH · Public

$72,625
4yr Earnings
87 grads
Acceptance: 86.9%
#15
Boston University logo

Boston University

Boston, MA · Private

$72,566
4yr Earnings
32 grads
2yr: $36,717 (64)
1yr: $32,935 (59)
Acceptance: 10.8%
#16
Duquesne University logo

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, PA · Private

$72,059
4yr Earnings
97 grads
Acceptance: 78.8%
#17
Husson University logo

Husson University

Bangor, ME · Private

$71,529
4yr Earnings
55 grads
Acceptance: 86.4%
#18
Saint Louis University logo

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, MO · Private

$70,351
4yr Earnings
71 grads
Acceptance: 81.5%
#19
Keuka College logo

Keuka College

Keuka Park, NY · Private

$70,306
4yr Earnings
61 grads
Acceptance: 93.9%
#20
Saginaw Valley State University logo

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center, MI · Public

$70,081
4yr Earnings
35 grads
Acceptance: 72.9%
#21
Springfield College logo

Springfield College

Springfield, MA · Private

$69,355
4yr Earnings
32 grads
Acceptance: 70.2%
#22
Western Michigan University logo

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, MI · Public

$68,351
4yr Earnings
67 grads
Acceptance: 84.7%
#23
Eastern Kentucky University logo

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY · Public

$66,530
4yr Earnings
107 grads
Acceptance: 78.1%
#24
Baker College logo

Baker College

Owosso, MI · Private

$65,981
4yr Earnings
60 grads
Acceptance: 87.5%
#25
Georgia Southern University logo

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, GA · Public

$65,037
4yr Earnings
28 grads · small sample
1yr: $22,998 (20)
Acceptance: 89.6%
#26
Concordia University Ann Arbor logo

Concordia University Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI · Private

$64,784
4yr Earnings
60 grads
Acceptance: 72.1%
#27
Concordia University-Wisconsin logo

Concordia University-Wisconsin

Mequon, WI · Private

$64,784
4yr Earnings
60 grads
Acceptance: 67.5%
#28
College of Saint Mary logo

College of Saint Mary

Omaha, NE · Private

$64,401
4yr Earnings
78 grads
Acceptance: 44.0%
#29
American International College logo

American International College

Springfield, MA · Private

$63,629
4yr Earnings
16 grads · small sample
Acceptance: 96.9%
#30
University of Wisconsin-Madison logo

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Madison, WI · Public

$63,061
4yr Earnings
62 grads
2yr: $33,281 (25)
1yr: $32,788 (39)
Acceptance: 43.4%
#31
D'Youville  University logo

D'Youville University

Buffalo, NY · Private

$61,801
4yr Earnings
44 grads
2yr: $56,641 (47)
Acceptance: 82.3%
#32
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse logo

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

La Crosse, WI · Public

$58,908
4yr Earnings
89 grads
2yr: $38,122 (104)
1yr: $34,193 (73)
Acceptance: 73.3%
#33
Eastern Washington University logo

Eastern Washington University

Cheney, WA · Public

$58,786
4yr Earnings
20 grads · small sample
1yr: $40,810 (20)
Acceptance: 91.8%
#34
University of the Incarnate Word logo

University of the Incarnate Word

San Antonio, TX · Private

$58,059
4yr Earnings
32 grads
2yr: $26,353 (17)
1yr: $28,226 (20)
Acceptance: 93.4%
#35
California State University-Los Angeles logo

California State University-Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA · Public

$57,695
4yr Earnings
86 grads
2yr: $29,350 (75)
1yr: $28,819 (84)
Acceptance: 91.9%
#36
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee logo

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI · Public

$57,596
4yr Earnings
49 grads
1yr: $32,011 (38)
Acceptance: 88.4%
#37
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale logo

Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, FL · Private

$56,791
4yr Earnings
33 grads
Acceptance: 97.4%
#38
Utica University logo

Utica University

Utica, NY · Private

$56,113
4yr Earnings
24 grads · small sample
2yr: $35,060 (13)
1yr: $36,933 (16)
Acceptance: 87.2%
#39
Assumption University logo

Assumption University

Worcester, MA · Private

$54,822
4yr Earnings
94 grads
2yr: $36,092 (66)
1yr: $31,749 (71)
Acceptance: 86.5%
#40
University of Illinois Chicago logo

University of Illinois Chicago

Chicago, IL · Public

$54,584
4yr Earnings
32 grads
Acceptance: 78.5%
#41
University of North Dakota logo

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, ND · Public

$54,558
4yr Earnings
23 grads · small sample
2yr: $35,060 (15)
1yr: $38,640 (19)
Acceptance: 77.1%
#42
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania logo

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Slippery Rock, PA · Public

$52,743
4yr Earnings
63 grads
2yr: $32,162 (35)
1yr: $34,646 (62)
Acceptance: 74.6%
#43
State University of New York at Cortland logo

State University of New York at Cortland

Cortland, NY · Public

$52,654
4yr Earnings
34 grads
2yr: $38,289 (18)
1yr: $31,202 (41)
Acceptance: 50.7%
#44
University of Toledo logo

University of Toledo

Toledo, OH · Public

$52,613
4yr Earnings
37 grads
2yr: $31,852 (24)
1yr: $32,921 (30)
Acceptance: 94.8%
#45
University of North Carolina Wilmington logo

University of North Carolina Wilmington

Wilmington, NC · Public

$51,696
4yr Earnings
52 grads
2yr: $34,704 (34)
1yr: $26,148 (40)
Acceptance: 74.0%
#46
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre logo

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre

Dallas, PA · Public

$51,635
4yr Earnings
214 grads
2yr: $28,870 (128)
1yr: $30,749 (178)
Acceptance: 94.5%
#47
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley logo

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley

Center Valley, PA · Public

$51,635
4yr Earnings
214 grads
2yr: $28,870 (128)
1yr: $30,749 (178)
Acceptance: 94.2%
#48
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks logo

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks

Reading, PA · Public

$51,635
4yr Earnings
214 grads
2yr: $28,870 (128)
1yr: $30,749 (178)
Acceptance: 97.1%
#49
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton logo

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton

Hazleton, PA · Public

$51,635
4yr Earnings
214 grads
2yr: $28,870 (128)
1yr: $30,749 (178)
Acceptance: 91.0%
#50
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus logo

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

University Park, PA · Public

$51,635
4yr Earnings
214 grads
2yr: $28,870 (128)
1yr: $30,749 (178)
Acceptance: 54.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions?
Northeastern University ranks #1 for Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions with median graduate earnings of $81,320 within four years of graduating. There are 91 schools nationwide offering this major with tracked earnings data.
How much do Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions graduates earn?
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions graduates earn an average of $57,783 within four years of graduating. This is near the median across all majors. Earnings range from $31,854 to $81,320 depending on the school.
How hard is it to get into a top Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions program?
The average acceptance rate across Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions programs is 79.5%. The most selective program is at Northeastern University with a 5.7% acceptance rate. Competitive programs value strong math/analytical skills and relevant coursework.
Is a public or private school better for Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions?
Private Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions programs average $63,016 in early earnings vs $54,768 at public schools. Private schools lead in earnings, but cost significantly more — calculate net price before deciding.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are median 2 years after graduation for bachelor's degree holders, from the field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release — Scorecard publishes the two separately.

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