# East Carolina University: Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences (bachelor's)

Greenville, NC. IPEDS 198464, CIP 51.23. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/east-carolina-university/majors/rehabilitation-therapy-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $32,371
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $49,029 (U.S. median for this major: $54,558 across 85 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,000 (U.S. median $26,668)
- Rank in NC: 3 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NC median for this major (4 colleges, $49,464): -$435
- Versus the U.S. median: -$5,529

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.35 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $49,029 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,046 | $43,700 | 2.8 years |
| 30-48k | $11,699 | $50,891 | 3.3 years |
| 48-75k | $14,904 | $64,832 | 4.2 years |
| 75-110k | $20,417 | $88,814 | 5.7 years |
| 110k+ | $23,028 | $100,172 | 6.5 years |

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

## Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences at NC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina Wilmington | $51,696 | $21,500 | $20,109 | 71% |
| Western Carolina University | $49,898 | $24,000 | $13,315 | 60% |
| East Carolina University | $49,029 | $26,000 | $15,739 | 63% |
| Winston-Salem State University | $42,179 | $28,000 | $13,479 | 47% |

## Careers
- Recreational Therapists (SOC 29-1125): median wage not reported Greenville, NC, $51,030 NC, $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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