# Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences (bachelor's degree)

CIP 51.23. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/rehabilitation-therapy-sciences

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $54,558 across 85 colleges (middle half $49,049–$69,355); median federal debt $26,584
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in Treatment Therapy Professions: median $52,473 (all bachelor's $62,049; high school $35,638; Census ACS 2020-2024)

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Healthcare Practitioners And Technical Occupations | 7% | $65,190 | 10.4% |
| Other Therapists | 5% | not reported | — |
| Respiratory Therapists | 3% | $82,280 | 8.5% |
| Physical Therapists | 3% | $102,760 | 11.9% |
| Recreational Therapists | 3% | $61,960 | 4.8% |
| Registered Nurses | 3% | $97,550 | 5.6% |
| Other Managers | 3% | not reported | — |
| Elementary And Middle School Teachers | 3% | $64,170 | -0.4% |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|
| CA | — | $62,946 (132) |
| IL | $54,584 (3) | — |
| MA | $70,960 (8) | — |
| MI | $65,382 (8) | — |
| MO | $70,351 (3) | — |
| NC | $49,464 (4) | — |
| NY | $61,801 (9) | $56,213 (139) |
| OH | $49,049 (3) | — |
| PA | $51,635 (14) | $52,473 (116) |
| TX | $45,354 (5) | $53,808 (160) |
| WI | $58,252 (6) | — |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. California State University-Los Angeles (CA): $57,695
2. Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale (FL): $56,791
3. Longwood University (VA): $45,252

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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