Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions at Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
Western Carolina University graduates in rehabilitation and therapeutic professions earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western Carolina University Compares for Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
All 85 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 | SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Brooklyn, NY | $91,809 | $87,383 | #1 | — |
| 2 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $81,320 | $71,611 | #16 | — |
| 3 | University of Hartford West Hartford, CT | $78,761 | $70,910 | #17 | — |
| 4 | Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL | $78,575 | $77,199 | #5 | — |
| 5 | Towson University Towson, MD | $77,953 | $68,413 | #19 | — |
| 6 | CUNY York College Jamaica, NY | $77,201 | $73,479 | #12 | $57,806 |
| 7 | Ithaca College Ithaca, NY | $76,766 | $73,065 | #14 | $7,071 |
| 8 | University of Pittsburgh-Bradford Bradford, PA | $75,950 | $77,242 | #3 | $39,836 |
| 9 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA | $75,950 | $77,242 | #4 | $39,836 |
| 10 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO | $75,060 | $80,480 | #2 | — |
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| 57 | University of Wisconsin-Stout Menomonie, WI | $51,545 | $53,635 | #44 | $36,736 |
| 58 | Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX | $51,393 | $52,252 | #60 | $33,767 |
| 59 | Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI | $50,291 | $53,026 | #48 | $43,631 |
| 60 | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | $49,898 | $53,548 | #46 | $37,608 |
| 61 | Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI | $49,639 | $52,339 | #59 | $39,008 |
| 62 | Carroll College Helena, MT | $49,309 | $53,862 | #42 | $22,319 |
| 63 | Marywood University Scranton, PA | $49,106 | $49,941 | #64 | — |
Other Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions Credentials at Western Carolina University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | $72,019 | $77,060 | $69,085 |
Other Majors at Western Carolina University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Carolina University rehabilitation and therapeutic professions graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,608 one year after graduating and $49,898 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Carolina University rank for rehabilitation and therapeutic professions?
Among 85 colleges reporting earnings for rehabilitation and therapeutic professions graduates, Western Carolina University ranks #60 by median pay four years after graduation, and #46 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is rehabilitation and therapeutic professions at Western Carolina University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for rehabilitation and therapeutic professions ($55,792), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,187.
← All data for Western Carolina University · Methodology
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.