Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions doctoral degree programs in Florida
Compare 8 reporting programs using the same federal field and doctoral degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Florida
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1Florida International UniversityMiami · Debt not reported$90,2742University of FloridaGainesville · Debt not reported$85,6083University of North FloridaJacksonville · Debt not reported$85,1714University of Central FloridaOrlando · Debt not reported$84,7165University of MiamiCoral Gables · Debt not reported$82,3006Nova Southeastern UniversityFort Lauderdale · Debt not reported$80,5337Florida Gulf Coast UniversityFort Myers · Debt not reported$79,3358AdventHealth UniversityOrlando · Debt not reported$75,301
CAREER CONTEXT IN FL
What related occupations pay in Florida
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
- $88,710
- Middle 50% wage range
- $63,670–$201,280
- State employment
- 8,500
- Projected growth
- +17.9%
- Annual openings
- 24,900
29-1129Therapists, All Other
- State median wage
- $64,600
- Middle 50% wage range
- $55,710–$84,360
- State employment
- 440
- Projected growth
- +12.6%
- Annual openings
- 3,600
21-1015Rehabilitation Counselors
- State median wage
- $45,990
- Middle 50% wage range
- $36,920–$54,150
- State employment
- 3,110
- Projected growth
- +2.2%
- Annual openings
- 8,200
29-1123Physical Therapists
- State median wage
- $101,040
- Middle 50% wage range
- $83,650–$107,520
- State employment
- 16,290
- Projected growth
- +11.9%
- Annual openings
- 13,400
29-2091Orthotists and Prosthetists
- State median wage
- $81,370
- Middle 50% wage range
- $62,460–$115,210
- State employment
- 550
- Projected growth
- +12.9%
- Annual openings
- 700
51-9082Medical Appliance Technicians
- State median wage
- $46,110
- Middle 50% wage range
- $36,290–$56,890
- State employment
- 1,800
- Projected growth
- +3.5%
- Annual openings
- 1,300
17-2199Engineers, All Other
- State median wage
- $105,410
- Middle 50% wage range
- $76,400–$138,920
- State employment
- 8,600
- Projected growth
- +3.7%
- Annual openings
- 8,800
29-1122Occupational Therapists
- State median wage
- $99,360
- Middle 50% wage range
- $81,360–$104,830
- State employment
- 10,650
- Projected growth
- +14.8%
- Annual openings
- 10,000
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Florida; 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 | Florida International University | Miami | $90,274 | Not available |
| 2 | University of Florida | Gainesville | $85,608 | Not available |
| 3 | University of North Florida | Jacksonville | $85,171 | Not available |
| 4 | University of Central Florida | Orlando | $84,716 | Not available |
| 5 | University of Miami | Coral Gables | $82,300 | Not available |
| 6 | Nova Southeastern University | Fort Lauderdale | $80,533 | Not available |
| 7 | Florida Gulf Coast University | Fort Myers | $79,335 | Not available |
| 8 | AdventHealth University | Orlando | $75,301 | 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 Florida
What do Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions doctoral degree graduates earn in Florida?
Across 8 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $82,300 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 Florida colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Florida International University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.