# Western New Mexico University: Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences (bachelor's)

Silver City, NM. IPEDS 188304, CIP 51.23. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/western-new-mexico-university/majors/rehabilitation-therapy-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $34,345
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $56,548 (U.S. median for this major: $54,558 across 85 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,708 (U.S. median $26,668)
- Rank in NM: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1,990

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.44 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $56,548 minus $30,723 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NM (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $8,381 | $37,212 | 1.4 years |
| 30-48k | $8,336 | $37,012 | 1.4 years |
| 48-75k | $12,493 | $55,469 | 2.1 years |
| 75-110k | not reported | not reported | not available |
| 110k+ | $13,210 | $58,652 | 2.3 years |

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

## Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences at NM colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western New Mexico University | $56,548 | $22,708 | $8,522 | 32% |

## Careers
- Recreational Therapists (SOC 29-1125): median wage not reported metro, $49,210 NM, $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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