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Doctoral (Professional)-2% vs national median541 grads tracked

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions at Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

Ranked 35th of 51 doctoral (professional) programs in Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$81,704
middle 50%: $70,975 – $91,664
Median · 5 years out
$88,414
middle 50%: $73,764 – $100,469
Median · 10 years out
$98,136
middle 50%: $78,655 – $117,867

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (doctoral (professional)) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis's doctoral (professional) program in Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions earn a median $81,704 one year after graduating, rising to $98,136 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 2% below the national median of $90,499 for this field, ranking 35th of 51 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.

Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
4.1 yrs
≈ $4,274 total interest

Same major at other universities

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
$89,501 · 5 yrs out
St. Catherine University
$89,296 · 5 yrs out
University of Alabama at Birmingham
$89,177 · 5 yrs out
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
$89,177 · 5 yrs out
West Virginia University
$89,141 · 5 yrs out
University of Cincinnati
$88,431 · 5 yrs out
University of Massachusetts - Lowell
$88,104 · 5 yrs out
Northern Arizona University
$88,031 · 5 yrs out
Ohio University
$87,701 · 5 yrs out
University of Indianapolis
$87,500 · 5 yrs out
Cleveland State University
$86,890 · 5 yrs out
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
$86,086 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

Dentistry (Doctorate)
$175,270 · 5 yrs out
Medicine (Doctorate)
$174,318 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$158,258 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$137,643 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$126,300 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$122,022 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctorate)
$119,554 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Doctorate)
$113,650 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$112,807 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$110,531 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Master's)
$105,239 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's)
$97,541 · 5 yrs out

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