Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

Doctoral degree · Tennessee State University · Nashville, TN

CIP 51.23

$73,220Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$82,654Median earnings 4 years after
$88,762Median earnings 5 years after
$77,348Median federal debt
—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions at Tennessee State University earn a median of $73,220 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 $77,348, about 106% 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
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City
$73,616$87,258
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 Tennessee State University make?

The median salary is $73,220 one year after graduation and $88,762 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $77,348.

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