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

University Park, PA. IPEDS 214777, CIP 51.23. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/pennsylvania-state-university-main-campus/majors/rehabilitation-therapy-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $33,153
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $51,635 (U.S. median for this major: $54,558 across 85 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $26,668)
- Rank in PA: 10 of 14 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the PA median for this major (14 colleges, $51,635): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,923

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.2 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $51,635 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $19,845 | $83,349 | 5.3 years |
| 30-48k | $20,049 | $84,206 | 5.3 years |
| 48-75k | $25,667 | $107,801 | 6.8 years |
| 75-110k | $31,834 | $133,703 | 8.4 years |
| 110k+ | $37,831 | $158,890 | 10.0 years |

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

## Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences at PA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Pittsburgh-Bradford | $75,950 | $25,474 | $15,350 | 48% |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | $75,950 | $25,474 | $30,434 | 86% |
| Saint Francis University | $72,821 | $29,750 | $23,526 | 74% |
| Duquesne University | $72,059 | $27,000 | $37,730 | 78% |
| Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | $52,743 | $27,000 | $19,608 | 66% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre | $51,635 | $27,000 | $16,448 | 23% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley | $51,635 | $27,000 | $18,220 | 18% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks | $51,635 | $27,000 | $24,356 | 32% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton | $51,635 | $27,000 | $17,597 | 26% |
| Pennsylvania State University | $51,635 | $27,000 | $32,875 | 86% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington | $51,635 | $27,000 | $18,071 | 20% |
| Temple University | $51,599 | $27,000 | $28,198 | 75% |
| Marywood University | $49,106 | $26,996 | $23,388 | 72% |
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania | $45,130 | not reported | $16,804 | 56% |

## Careers
- Recreational Therapists (SOC 29-1125): median wage not reported State College, PA, $58,940 PA, $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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