# University of Wisconsin-Madison: Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences (bachelor's)

Madison, WI. IPEDS 240444, CIP 51.23. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-madison/majors/rehabilitation-therapy-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $32,049
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $63,061 (U.S. median for this major: $54,558 across 85 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,982 (U.S. median $26,668)
- Rank in WI: 2 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WI median for this major (6 colleges, $58,252): +$4,809
- Versus the U.S. median: +$8,503

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.2 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $63,061 minus $37,564 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $4,200 | $17,640 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $4,101 | $17,224 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $8,134 | $34,163 | 1.3 years |
| 75-110k | $17,763 | $74,605 | 2.9 years |
| 110k+ | $27,292 | $114,626 | 4.5 years |

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

## Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences at WI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concordia University-Wisconsin | $64,784 | $21,875 | $36,201 | 68% |
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | $63,061 | $23,982 | $17,354 | 90% |
| University of Wisconsin-La Crosse | $58,908 | $21,374 | $16,210 | 71% |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | $57,596 | $26,500 | $15,014 | 49% |
| University of Wisconsin-Stout | $51,545 | $25,000 | $17,490 | 55% |
| Mount Mary University | $47,827 | $27,000 | $20,144 | 43% |

## Careers
- Recreational Therapists (SOC 29-1125): median wage $60,960 Madison, WI, $59,350 WI, $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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