Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

Doctoral degree · University of Southern California · Los Angeles, CA

CIP 51.23

$79,163Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$93,753Median earnings 4 years after
$89,483Median earnings 5 years after
$210,709Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions at University of Southern California earn a median of $79,163 one year after completing the program. Nationally, doctoral degree graduates in this field earn a median of $82,893 four years after graduating (middle half: $68,836–$95,078). Median debt is $210,709, about 266% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Samuel Merritt University
Oakland
$94,881$166,163
California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento
$91,568$78,936
Mount Saint Mary's University
Los Angeles
$89,701$173,420
California State University-Fresno
Fresno
$88,276$75,827
San Francisco State University
San Francisco
$85,961—
California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach
$83,234$75,421
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa
$82,817$137,739
San Diego State University
San Diego
$77,039$74,580
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
San Marcos
$75,622$135,411

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions graduates from University of Southern California make?

The median salary is $79,163 one year after graduation and $89,483 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $210,709.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.