# Central Michigan University: Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences (bachelor's)

Mount Pleasant, MI. IPEDS 169248, CIP 51.23. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/central-michigan-university/majors/rehabilitation-therapy-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $39,008
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $49,639 (U.S. median for this major: $54,558 across 85 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $26,668)
- Rank in MI: 7 of 8 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MI median for this major (8 colleges, $65,382): -$15,743
- Versus the U.S. median: -$4,919

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.43 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $49,639 minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,185 | $53,980 | 3.3 years |
| 30-48k | $12,139 | $53,776 | 3.3 years |
| 48-75k | $13,601 | $60,252 | 3.7 years |
| 75-110k | $16,269 | $72,072 | 4.4 years |
| 110k+ | $21,403 | $94,815 | 5.8 years |

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

## Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences at MI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrews University | $73,194 | $21,951 | $12,547 | 72% |
| Saginaw Valley State University | $70,081 | $18,500 | $10,775 | 48% |
| Western Michigan University | $68,351 | $26,668 | $15,273 | 58% |
| Baker College | $65,981 | $41,000 | $13,157 | 36% |
| Concordia University Ann Arbor | $64,784 | $21,875 | $32,811 | 48% |
| Grand Valley State University | $50,291 | $27,000 | $16,317 | 67% |
| Central Michigan University | $49,639 | $27,000 | $17,597 | 59% |
| Eastern Michigan University | $46,560 | $27,425 | $15,407 | 46% |

## Careers
- Recreational Therapists (SOC 29-1125): median wage not reported metro, $61,700 MI, $61,960 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.8% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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