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Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions doctoral degree outcomes at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Memphis, TN · Public · Federal field 5123

Data scope

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The short version

Reported earnings are close to the same-degree benchmark.

$2,686 below the national median for the same field and credential.

Debt pressure
Not available
Positive-payoff price ceiling
Not reached
10-year scenario
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Price evidence
College-wide context only
OUTCOME SIGNALS

Graduate outcomes from several angles.

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+6%Earnings growth, year 1 → 5$74,717$79,527
Earn above high-school thresholdGraduate count in the year-4 cohort
60Working in the college’s stateGraduate count in the year-4 cohort
82Year-5 earnings observationsCohort behind the year-5 median
Borrowers representedCohort behind the debt median
Not availableAwarding-school debtDebt attributed to the college granting the credential
61Recent awardsIPEDS 2023–24 first-major completions in this field and credential
01 · PRICE CONTEXTNot available

Institution-wide annual average net price—not this program’s price.

02 · BORROWINGNot available

Median federal debt across schools attended at this academic level.

03 · EARNINGS$80,207

Observed median earnings four full years after completion.

04 · REPAYMENTNot available

Estimated standard 10-year federal payment.

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AVERAGE NET PRICENot availableInstitution-wide annual figure
COST OF ATTENDANCENot availableInstitution-wide annual budget
ADMISSION RATENot availableInstitution context
COMPLETION RATENot availableInstitution-wide completion rate
WHAT DO GRADUATES EARN?

Reported earnings after completion.

Each point may represent a different federal cohort. A missing bar means the figure was unavailable or suppressed.

$74,717Year 1
$80,207Year 4
$79,527Year 5
CAN THE EARNINGS SUPPORT THE DEBT?

Repayment pressure is not available

Estimated monthly payment divided by observed gross monthly earnings. This excludes taxes, other debts and income-driven repayment.

Gross monthly earnings$6,684
Estimated loan paymentNot available
borrowers represented where reported
HOW DOES IT COMPARE?

$80,207 vs. $82,893

$2,686 below the national median for the same field and credential.

Same-field national median
WHAT WORK CAN IT LEAD TO?

Related occupations, wages and outlook.

Official CIP–SOC links show careers the curriculum may prepare students for—not observed jobs held by this school’s graduates. BLS wages describe everyone working in an occupation.

BLS May 2025 wage estimates and 2025–35 employment projections.
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$98,870 median wageTN estimate · 4,400 jobs · 25-1071+17.9% projected U.S. growth · 24.9k openings/yrTypical entry: Doctoral or professional degreeTherapists, All Other$56,690 median wageTN estimate · 210 jobs · 29-1129+12.6% projected U.S. growth · 3.6k openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeRehabilitation Counselors$46,060 median wageTN estimate · 1,590 jobs · 21-1015+2.2% projected U.S. growth · 8.2k openings/yrTypical entry: Master's degreePhysical Therapists$100,140 median wageTN estimate · 4,800 jobs · 29-1123+11.9% projected U.S. growth · 13.4k openings/yrTypical entry: Doctoral or professional degreeOrthotists and Prosthetists$65,170 median wageTN estimate · 250 jobs · 29-2091+12.9% projected U.S. growth · 0.7k openings/yrTypical entry: Master's degreeMedical Appliance Technicians$44,700 median wageTN estimate · 370 jobs · 51-9082+3.5% projected U.S. growth · 1.3k openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentLife Scientists, All Other$108,770 median wageTN estimate · 40 jobs · 19-1099+6.3% projected U.S. growth · 0.4k openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeOccupational Therapists$97,700 median wageTN estimate · 2,490 jobs · 29-1122+14.8% projected U.S. growth · 10k openings/yrTypical entry: Master's degreeEngineers, All Other$96,640 median wageTN estimate · 4,400 jobs · 17-2199+3.7% projected U.S. growth · 8.8k openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeExercise Physiologists$53,570 median wageTN estimate · 140 jobs · 29-1128+12.8% projected U.S. growth · 1.4k openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeRecreational Therapists$51,910 median wageTN estimate · 150 jobs · 29-1125+4.8% projected U.S. growth · 1.4k openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degree
Possible alternatives

Same degree, stronger on at least one reported measure.

Every option below reports higher earnings, lower federal debt or a lower college-wide net price. Same-state options appear first.

Johnson City, TN

East Tennessee State University

$3,834 higher earnings

Earnings
$84,041
Debt
Not available
Annual net price
$15,983
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Nashville, TN

Tennessee State University

$2,447 higher earnings

Earnings
$82,654
Debt
Not available
Annual net price
$15,796
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Union, NJ

Kean University

$31,119 higher earnings

Earnings
$111,326
Debt
Not available
Annual net price
$12,447
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Fresno, CA

California State University, Fresno

$21,722 higher earnings

Earnings
$101,929
Debt
Not available
Annual net price
$7,000
View outcomes →
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DATA QUALITY

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82 observations in the earnings cohort

June 10, 2026 College Scorecard release

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