Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions master's degree programs in Illinois
Compare 10 reporting programs using the same federal field and master's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Illinois
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1Northwestern UniversityEvanston · Debt not reported$85,9992Rush UniversityChicago · Debt not reported$81,1373Chicago State UniversityChicago · Debt not reported$79,2884University of Illinois ChicagoChicago · Debt not reported$76,8075Midwestern University-Downers GroveDowners Grove · Debt not reported$75,5976Southern Illinois University-CarbondaleCarbondale · Debt not reported$74,9097Northern Illinois UniversityDekalb · Debt not reported$65,5008Adler UniversityChicago · Debt not reported$59,8279School of the Art Institute of ChicagoChicago · Debt not reported$58,80910Governors State UniversityUniversity Park · Debt not reported$57,823
CAREER CONTEXT IN IL
What related occupations pay in Illinois
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
- $92,860
- Middle 50% wage range
- $63,170–$132,950
- State employment
- 7,740
- Projected growth
- +17.9%
- Annual openings
- 24,900
29-1129Therapists, All Other
- State median wage
- $116,200
- Middle 50% wage range
- $65,750–$193,760
- State employment
- 1,060
- Projected growth
- +12.6%
- Annual openings
- 3,600
21-1015Rehabilitation Counselors
- State median wage
- $49,350
- Middle 50% wage range
- $44,620–$59,820
- State employment
- 4,140
- Projected growth
- +2.2%
- Annual openings
- 8,200
29-1123Physical Therapists
- State median wage
- $105,250
- Middle 50% wage range
- $95,940–$122,920
- State employment
- 9,800
- Projected growth
- +11.9%
- Annual openings
- 13,400
29-2091Orthotists and Prosthetists
- State median wage
- $89,180
- Middle 50% wage range
- $76,730–$100,500
- State employment
- 240
- Projected growth
- +12.9%
- Annual openings
- 700
51-9082Medical Appliance Technicians
- State median wage
- $46,370
- Middle 50% wage range
- $39,500–$56,970
- State employment
- 790
- Projected growth
- +3.5%
- Annual openings
- 1,300
17-2199Engineers, All Other
- State median wage
- $111,930
- Middle 50% wage range
- $80,960–$139,170
- State employment
- 2,520
- Projected growth
- +3.7%
- Annual openings
- 8,800
29-1122Occupational Therapists
- State median wage
- $99,700
- Middle 50% wage range
- $82,070–$109,780
- State employment
- 7,710
- Projected growth
- +14.8%
- Annual openings
- 10,000
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Illinois; 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 | Northwestern University | Evanston | $85,999 | Not available |
| 2 | Rush University | Chicago | $81,137 | Not available |
| 3 | Chicago State University | Chicago | $79,288 | Not available |
| 4 | University of Illinois Chicago | Chicago | $76,807 | Not available |
| 5 | Midwestern University-Downers Grove | Downers Grove | $75,597 | Not available |
| 6 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | Carbondale | $74,909 | Not available |
| 7 | Northern Illinois University | Dekalb | $65,500 | Not available |
| 8 | Adler University | Chicago | $59,827 | Not available |
| 9 | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago | $58,809 | Not available |
| 10 | Governors State University | University Park | $57,823 | 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 Illinois
What do Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions master's degree graduates earn in Illinois?
Across 10 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $74,909 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 Illinois colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Northwestern University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.