Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions at Salem State University
Salem, MA · Master's Degree · about 19 graduates a year
Salem State University graduates in rehabilitation and therapeutic professions earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 77% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Salem State University Compares for Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
All 211 colleges reporting rehabilitation and therapeutic professions earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dominican University of California San Rafael, CA | $97,253 | $88,494 | #9 | $71,230 |
| 2 | West Coast University-Los Angeles North Hollywood, CA | $91,685 | $83,427 | #18 | $86,227 |
| 3 | West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies Los Angeles, CA | $91,685 | $83,427 | #19 | $86,227 |
| 4 | Samuel Merritt University Oakland, CA | $90,854 | $82,671 | #24 | $78,495 |
| 5 | Stanbridge University Irvine, CA | $89,487 | $81,427 | #31 | $79,749 |
| 6 | Baylor College of Medicine Houston, TX | $89,388 | $90,881 | #6 | $82,311 |
| 7 | New York Institute of Technology Old Westbury, NY | $88,585 | $84,315 | #13 | $69,472 |
| 8 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, GA | $88,100 | $91,201 | #4 | — |
| 9 | MGH Institute of Health Professions Boston, MA | $87,585 | $77,128 | #63 | — |
| 10 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $87,543 | $79,658 | #45 | $74,934 |
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| 125 | Western Oregon University Monmouth, OR | $69,653 | $70,063 | #127 | $56,888 |
| 126 | The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX | $69,580 | $70,742 | #119 | $59,225 |
| 127 | Springfield College Springfield, MA | $69,577 | $61,270 | #177 | $67,255 |
| 128 | Salem State University Salem, MA | $69,564 | $61,258 | #178 | $66,865 |
| 129 | University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL | $69,535 | $78,928 | #47 | $67,458 |
| 130 | Baker College Owosso, MI | $69,253 | $73,019 | #99 | — |
| 131 | Tennessee State University Nashville, TN | $69,241 | $75,638 | #75 | $61,651 |
Other Majors at Salem State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $122,042 | $107,751 | #192 of 432 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $107,339 | $59,093 | #7 of 115 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $80,033 | $87,964 | #665 of 861 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $72,560 | $59,390 | #48 of 285 |
| Social Work | $69,819 | $59,851 | #53 of 279 |
| English Language and Literature | $69,754 | — | #6 of 43 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $69,495 | $56,644 | #113 of 322 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $63,889 | $58,024 | #127 of 280 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $62,341 | $43,968 | #354 of 453 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $60,928 | $52,341 | #158 of 380 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $57,817 | $51,929 | #172 of 302 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | — | $53,757 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Salem State University rehabilitation and therapeutic professions graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $66,865 one year after graduating and $69,564 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Salem State University rank for rehabilitation and therapeutic professions?
Among 211 colleges reporting earnings for rehabilitation and therapeutic professions graduates, Salem State University ranks #128 by median pay four years after graduation, and #178 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is rehabilitation and therapeutic professions at Salem State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for rehabilitation and therapeutic professions ($71,416), and the median federal debt at graduation is $53,255.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.