Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions master's degree programs in California
Compare 11 reporting programs using the same federal field and master's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in California
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1Dominican University of CaliforniaSan Rafael · Debt not reported$97,2532West Coast University-Center for Graduate StudiesLos Angeles · Debt not reported$91,6853Samuel Merritt UniversityOakland · Debt not reported$90,8544Stanbridge UniversityIrvine · Debt not reported$89,4875University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles · Debt not reported$87,5436Touro University CaliforniaVallejo · Debt not reported$85,3207California State University, Dominguez HillsCarson · Debt not reported$83,3468Loma Linda UniversityLoma Linda · Debt not reported$81,6289California State University, San BernardinoSan Bernardino · Debt not reported$79,86810University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesSan Marcos · Debt not reported$77,356
CAREER CONTEXT IN CA
What related occupations pay in California
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
25-1071Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $165,110
- Middle 50% wage range
- $99,960–$357,220
- State employment
- 17,350
- Projected growth
- +17.9%
- Annual openings
- 24,900
29-1129Therapists, All Other
- State median wage
- $81,760
- Middle 50% wage range
- $70,730–$105,140
- State employment
- 840
- Projected growth
- +12.6%
- Annual openings
- 3,600
21-1015Rehabilitation Counselors
- State median wage
- $44,480
- Middle 50% wage range
- $37,560–$51,420
- State employment
- 13,690
- Projected growth
- +2.2%
- Annual openings
- 8,200
29-1123Physical Therapists
- State median wage
- $124,190
- Middle 50% wage range
- $100,790–$141,260
- State employment
- 26,580
- Projected growth
- +11.9%
- Annual openings
- 13,400
29-2091Orthotists and Prosthetists
- State median wage
- $91,820
- Middle 50% wage range
- $75,160–$110,810
- State employment
- 1,050
- Projected growth
- +12.9%
- Annual openings
- 700
51-9082Medical Appliance Technicians
- State median wage
- $51,530
- Middle 50% wage range
- $44,850–$61,950
- State employment
- 1,300
- Projected growth
- +3.5%
- Annual openings
- 1,300
17-2199Engineers, All Other
- State median wage
- $130,850
- Middle 50% wage range
- $98,520–$169,830
- State employment
- 28,610
- Projected growth
- +3.7%
- Annual openings
- 8,800
29-1122Occupational Therapists
- State median wage
- $124,510
- Middle 50% wage range
- $103,950–$136,380
- State employment
- 13,810
- Projected growth
- +14.8%
- Annual openings
- 10,000
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in California; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.
ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS
Compare every available outcome
Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dominican University of California | San Rafael | $97,253 | Not available |
| 2 | West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies | Los Angeles | $91,685 | Not available |
| 3 | Samuel Merritt University | Oakland | $90,854 | Not available |
| 4 | Stanbridge University | Irvine | $89,487 | Not available |
| 5 | University of Southern California | Los Angeles | $87,543 | Not available |
| 6 | Touro University California | Vallejo | $85,320 | Not available |
| 7 | California State University, Dominguez Hills | Carson | $83,346 | Not available |
| 8 | Loma Linda University | Loma Linda | $81,628 | Not available |
| 9 | California State University, San Bernardino | San Bernardino | $79,868 | Not available |
| 10 | University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences | San Marcos | $77,356 | Not available |
| 11 | San Diego State University | San Diego | $70,426 | Not available |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions in California
What do Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions master's degree graduates earn in California?
Across 11 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $85,320 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The current federal release does not contain enough reportable debt figures for this comparison.
Which California colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Dominican University of California has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.