Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

Doctoral degree · University of South Dakota · Vermillion, SD

CIP 51.23

$69,059Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$70,000Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

$115,835Median federal debt

—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions at University of South Dakota earn a median of $69,059 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 $115,835, about 168% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions graduates from University of South Dakota make?

The median salary is $69,059 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $115,835.

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