Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

Doctoral degree · East Tennessee State University · Johnson City, TN

CIP 51.23

$73,616Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$84,041Median earnings 4 years after
$83,355Median earnings 5 years after
$87,258Median federal debt
38Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions at East Tennessee State University earn a median of $73,616 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 $87,258, about 119% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Memphis
$74,717$61,500
Tennessee State University
Nashville
$73,220$77,348
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga
$72,301$74,500
Belmont University
Nashville
$71,202$145,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions graduates from East Tennessee State University make?

The median salary is $73,616 one year after graduation and $83,355 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $87,258.

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