Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

Master's degree · Northwestern University · Evanston, IL

CIP 51.23

$47,186Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$85,999Median earnings 4 years after
$84,551Median earnings 5 years after
$112,106Median federal debt
48Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions at Northwestern University earn a median of $47,186 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $71,416 four years after graduating (middle half: $53,551–$86,212). Median debt is $112,106, about 238% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Master's degree) at other Illinois schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Rush University
Chicago
$78,532$93,667
Midwestern University-Downers Grove
Downers Grove
$74,591$142,585
University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago
$70,116$64,000
Governors State University
University Park
$69,605$69,700
Chicago State University
Chicago
$67,878$61,462
Elmhurst University
Elmhurst
$65,792$61,373
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale
$58,719$40,400
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago
$49,062$69,198
Adler University
Chicago
$46,611$101,936

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions graduates from Northwestern University make?

The median salary is $47,186 one year after graduation and $84,551 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $112,106.

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