Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

Doctoral degree · Western Carolina University · Cullowhee, NC

CIP 51.23

$72,019Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$77,060Median earnings 4 years after
$77,275Median earnings 5 years after
$69,085Median federal debt
—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions at Western Carolina University earn a median of $72,019 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 $69,085, about 96% of first-year earnings.

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
East Carolina University
Greenville
$70,657$48,646
Duke University
Durham
$68,778$161,694

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $72,019 one year after graduation and $77,275 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $69,085.

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