Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

Doctoral degree · Duke University · Durham, NC

CIP 51.23

$68,778Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$80,920Median earnings 4 years after
$82,066Median earnings 5 years after
$161,694Median federal debt
—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions at Duke University earn a median of $68,778 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 $161,694, about 235% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral degree) at other North Carolina schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem
$76,163$61,191
Methodist University
Fayetteville
$73,105$141,600
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee
$72,019$69,085
East Carolina University
Greenville
$70,657$48,646

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $68,778 one year after graduation and $82,066 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $161,694.

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