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Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions bachelor's degree programs in Massachusetts

Compare 8 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

8Programs reporting earnings

$69,355Median year-4 earnings

$27,000Median federal debt

7Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Massachusetts

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1Northeastern UniversityBoston · $28,125 federal debt$81,320 2Worcester State UniversityWorcester · $25,000 federal debt$74,386 3University of Massachusetts-LowellLowell · $26,750 federal debt$72,958 4Boston UniversityBoston · $27,000 federal debt$72,566 5Springfield CollegeSpringfield · $27,000 federal debt$69,355 6American International CollegeSpringfield · Debt not reported$63,629 7Assumption UniversityWorcester · $27,000 federal debt$54,822 8Lesley UniversityCambridge · $23,000 federal debt$43,129

CAREER CONTEXT IN MA

What related occupations pay in Massachusetts

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: $134,520
Middle 50% wage range: $96,890–$216,590
State employment: 10,250
Projected growth: +17.9%
Annual openings: 24,900

10th–90th percentile: $65,910–$333,290

29-1129Therapists, All Other

State median wage: $69,050
Middle 50% wage range: $57,540–$83,210
State employment: 170
Projected growth: +12.6%
Annual openings: 3,600

10th–90th percentile: $55,000–$97,890

21-1015Rehabilitation Counselors

State median wage: $47,320
Middle 50% wage range: $43,330–$73,190
State employment: 5,760
Projected growth: +2.2%
Annual openings: 8,200

10th–90th percentile: $38,770–$101,760

29-1123Physical Therapists

State median wage: $103,790
Middle 50% wage range: $94,750–$121,710
State employment: 6,850
Projected growth: +11.9%
Annual openings: 13,400

10th–90th percentile: $82,760–$130,220

29-2091Orthotists and Prosthetists

State median wage: $89,860
Middle 50% wage range: $74,840–$106,660
State employment: 350
Projected growth: +12.9%
Annual openings: 700

10th–90th percentile: $65,820–$122,140

51-9082Medical Appliance Technicians

State median wage: $59,810
Middle 50% wage range: $52,520–$73,550
State employment: Not reported
Projected growth: +3.5%
Annual openings: 1,300

10th–90th percentile: $47,200–$85,250

17-2199Engineers, All Other

State median wage: $131,260
Middle 50% wage range: $103,010–$162,470
State employment: 2,850
Projected growth: +3.7%
Annual openings: 8,800

10th–90th percentile: $83,740–$187,010

19-1099Life Scientists, All Other

State median wage: $125,260
Middle 50% wage range: $93,600–$177,250
State employment: 100
Projected growth: +6.3%
Annual openings: 400

10th–90th percentile: $83,200–$195,190

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Massachusetts; 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	Northeastern University	Boston	$81,320	$28,125
2	Worcester State University	Worcester	$74,386	$25,000
3	University of Massachusetts-Lowell	Lowell	$72,958	$26,750
4	Boston University	Boston	$72,566	$27,000
5	Springfield College	Springfield	$69,355	$27,000
6	American International College	Springfield	$63,629	Not available
7	Assumption University	Worcester	$54,822	$27,000
8	Lesley University	Cambridge	$43,129	$23,000

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions in Massachusetts

What do Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions bachelor's degree graduates earn in Massachusetts?

Across 8 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $69,355 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $27,000 among the 7 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Massachusetts colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Northeastern University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.