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

Cambridge, MA. IPEDS 166452, CIP 51.23. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/lesley-university/majors/rehabilitation-therapy-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $28,787
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $43,129 (U.S. median for this major: $54,558 across 85 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,000 (U.S. median $26,668)
- Rank in MA: 8 of 8 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MA median for this major (8 colleges, $70,960): -$27,831
- Versus the U.S. median: -$11,429

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.36 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $43,129 minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $24,799 | $108,124 | more than 20 years |
| 30-48k | $24,044 | $104,832 | more than 20 years |
| 48-75k | $29,030 | $126,571 | more than 20 years |
| 75-110k | $33,201 | $144,756 | more than 20 years |
| 110k+ | $35,152 | $153,263 | more than 20 years |

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

## Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences at MA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeastern University | $81,320 | $28,125 | $30,915 | 91% |
| Worcester State University | $74,386 | $25,000 | $13,381 | 62% |
| University of Massachusetts-Lowell | $72,958 | $26,750 | $17,163 | 65% |
| Boston University | $72,566 | $27,000 | $24,402 | 89% |
| Springfield College | $69,355 | $27,000 | $30,587 | 74% |
| American International College | $63,629 | not reported | $23,274 | 46% |
| Assumption University | $54,822 | $27,000 | $29,498 | 75% |
| Lesley University | $43,129 | $23,000 | $31,152 | 58% |

## Careers
- Recreational Therapists (SOC 29-1125): median wage $63,390 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $62,820 MA, $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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