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

Towson, MD. IPEDS 164076, CIP 51.23. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/towson-university/majors/rehabilitation-therapy-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $77,953 (U.S. median for this major: $54,558 across 85 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,000 (U.S. median $26,668)
- Rank in MD: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$23,395

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.38 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $77,953 minus $36,731 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MD (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $6,962 | $30,494 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $12,590 | $55,144 | 1.3 years |
| 48-75k | $16,784 | $73,514 | 1.8 years |
| 75-110k | $22,720 | $99,514 | 2.4 years |
| 110k+ | $26,396 | $115,614 | 2.8 years |

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

## Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences at MD colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Towson University | $77,953 | $24,000 | $17,413 | 70% |
| University of Maryland Eastern Shore | $51,554 | $29,750 | $13,338 | 35% |

## Careers
- Recreational Therapists (SOC 29-1125): median wage $64,700 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, $64,300 MD, $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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