Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

Doctoral degree · Northwestern University · Evanston, IL

CIP 51.23

$73,374Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$82,633Median earnings 4 years after
$85,259Median earnings 5 years after
$168,092Median federal debt
—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions at Northwestern University earn a median of $73,374 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 $168,092, about 229% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Midwestern University-Downers Grove
Downers Grove
$77,489$155,373
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb
$74,259$61,500
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
North Chicago
$71,190$121,432
Bradley University
Peoria
$68,874$61,500

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $73,374 one year after graduation and $85,259 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $168,092.

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