# The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley: Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences (bachelor's)

Edinburg, TX. IPEDS 227368, CIP 51.23. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/the-university-of-texas-rio-grande-valley/majors/rehabilitation-therapy-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $28,872
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $44,201 (U.S. median for this major: $54,558 across 85 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $16,014 (U.S. median $26,668)
- Rank in TX: 4 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TX median for this major (5 colleges, $45,354): -$1,153
- Versus the U.S. median: -$10,357

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.52 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $44,201 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $3,785 | $17,108 | 1.6 years |
| 30-48k | $3,877 | $17,524 | 1.6 years |
| 48-75k | $5,665 | $25,606 | 2.4 years |
| 75-110k | $7,972 | $36,033 | 3.4 years |
| 110k+ | $13,782 | $62,295 | 5.8 years |

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

## Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences at TX colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of the Incarnate Word | $58,059 | $24,103 | $22,775 | 51% |
| Stephen F Austin State University | $51,393 | $21,500 | $14,260 | 53% |
| University of North Texas | $45,354 | $25,370 | $15,649 | 61% |
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | $44,201 | $16,014 | $4,831 | 51% |
| Sam Houston State University | $31,854 | not reported | $16,404 | 55% |

## Careers
- Recreational Therapists (SOC 29-1125): median wage not reported McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX, $62,490 TX, $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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