U.S. median for this major: $54,558.
College Scorecard field of study; 67 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 39% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $26,668.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $29,237. College Scorecard.
WMU Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses WMU's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $5,263 | $24,262 | under 1 year |
| $30–48k | $5,734 | $26,434 | under 1 year |
| $48–75k | $13,833 | $63,770 | 1.8 years |
| $75–110k | $18,307 | $84,395 | 2.4 years |
| $110k+ | $23,625 | $108,911 | 3.1 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.6 years, the average time graduates took (29% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences graduates 4 years after graduating ($68,351) minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $34,940 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences at Michigan colleges
Every Michigan college we cover that reports Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrews University | $73,194 | $21,951 | $12,547 | 72% |
| 2 | Saginaw Valley State University | $70,081 | $18,500 | $10,775 | 48% |
| 3 | Western Michigan University | $68,351 | $26,668 | $15,273 | 58% |
| 4 | Baker College | $65,981 | $41,000 | $13,157 | 36% |
| 5 | Concordia University Ann Arbor | $64,784 | $21,875 | $32,811 | 48% |
| 6 | Grand Valley State University | $50,291 | $27,000 | $16,317 | 67% |
| 7 | Central Michigan University | $49,639 | $27,000 | $17,597 | 59% |
| 8 | Eastern Michigan University | $46,560 | $27,425 | $15,407 | 46% |
2 more Michigan colleges offer Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences graduates
Recreational Therapists
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +4.8% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at WMU, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About WMU
- Acceptance rate: 85% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 58% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $53,562
- Full cost breakdown · all 99 majors · overview
Related majors at WMU
- Biology$59,249
- Kinesiology / Exercise Science$50,134
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WMU Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences questions
How much do WMU Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences graduates earn?
Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences graduates of Western Michigan University earn a median $68,351 four years after graduating. The U.S. median for Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences graduates across 85 colleges is $54,558.
How much debt do WMU Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences graduates of Western Michigan University is $26,668, about 39% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,668.
Is WMU a good school for Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences in Michigan?
On pay, Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences graduates of Western Michigan University earn $68,351 four years out, $2,969 above the median for the same major across 8 Michigan colleges ($65,382) and $13,793 above the U.S. median ($54,558). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does WMU rank for Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences in Michigan?
Of 8 Michigan colleges reporting Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences graduate earnings, Western Michigan University ranks 3rd. The highest is Andrews University at $73,194.
What jobs do Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences graduates get?
A common career is recreational therapists, with a median wage of $61,700 in Michigan and $61,960 nationally.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Western Michigan University Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/western-michigan-university/majors/rehabilitation-therapy-sciences (College Scorecard and BLS data).