Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions at University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD · Doctoral Degree
University of South Dakota graduates in rehabilitation and therapeutic professions earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 165% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of South Dakota Compares for Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
All 177 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 | Kean University Union, NJ | $111,326 | $97,709 | #4 | $69,454 |
| 2 | California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA | $101,929 | $92,749 | #14 | $88,276 |
| 3 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $101,467 | $92,328 | #17 | $91,568 |
| 4 | Chapman University Orange, CA | $99,733 | $90,750 | #24 | — |
| 5 | Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA | $96,354 | $87,676 | #44 | $82,817 |
| 6 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $96,298 | $87,625 | #47 | $85,961 |
| 7 | Mount Saint Mary's University Los Angeles, CA | $95,385 | $86,794 | #56 | $89,701 |
| 8 | West Coast University-Los Angeles North Hollywood, CA | $95,360 | $86,771 | #57 | $82,539 |
| 9 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $95,357 | $83,693 | #101 | $81,641 |
| 10 | Samuel Merritt University Oakland, CA | $94,813 | $86,274 | #63 | $94,881 |
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| 172 | Belmont University Nashville, TN | $74,145 | $80,995 | #127 | $71,202 |
| 173 | Huntington University Huntington, IN | $72,865 | $78,171 | #149 | $67,834 |
| 174 | Daemen University Amherst, NY | $72,722 | $69,216 | #176 | $59,152 |
| 175 | University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD | $70,000 | $75,348 | #160 | $69,059 |
| 176 | Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Marion, IN | $69,100 | $74,132 | #168 | $61,799 |
| 177 | Loma Linda University Loma Linda, CA | $68,869 | $62,666 | #177 | — |
Other Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions Credentials at University of South Dakota
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Professional Degree | — | $72,528 | — |
Other Majors at University of South Dakota by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $105,958 | $98,893 | #57 of 151 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of South Dakota rehabilitation and therapeutic professions graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $69,059 one year after graduating and $70,000 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of South Dakota rank for rehabilitation and therapeutic professions?
Among 177 colleges reporting earnings for rehabilitation and therapeutic professions graduates, University of South Dakota ranks #175 by median pay four years after graduation, and #160 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is rehabilitation and therapeutic professions at University of South Dakota worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for rehabilitation and therapeutic professions ($82,893), and the median federal debt at graduation is $115,835.
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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.