Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

Doctoral degree · Western Kentucky University · Bowling Green, KY

CIP 51.23

$71,378Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$84,680Median earnings 4 years after
$78,113Median earnings 5 years after
$97,736Median federal debt
—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions at Western Kentucky University earn a median of $71,378 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 $97,736, about 137% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond
$82,691$41,000
University of Kentucky
Lexington
$80,600—
Bellarmine University
Louisville
$73,964$136,158

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $71,378 one year after graduation and $78,113 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $97,736.

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