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Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions doctoral degree programs in Tennessee

Compare 5 reporting programs using the same federal field and doctoral degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

5Programs reporting earnings

$80,207Median year-4 earnings

Not availableMedian federal debt

0Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Tennessee

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

1East Tennessee State UniversityJohnson City · Debt not reported$84,041 2Tennessee State UniversityNashville · Debt not reported$82,654 3The University of Tennessee Health Science CenterMemphis · Debt not reported$80,207 4The University of Tennessee-ChattanoogaChattanooga · Debt not reported$78,581 5Belmont UniversityNashville · Debt not reported$74,145

CAREER CONTEXT IN TN

What related occupations pay in Tennessee

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: $98,870
Middle 50% wage range: $68,720–$131,490
State employment: 4,400
Projected growth: +17.9%
Annual openings: 24,900

10th–90th percentile: $48,030–$168,570

29-1129Therapists, All Other

State median wage: $56,690
Middle 50% wage range: $47,050–$73,370
State employment: 210
Projected growth: +12.6%
Annual openings: 3,600

10th–90th percentile: $39,320–$85,680

21-1015Rehabilitation Counselors

State median wage: $46,060
Middle 50% wage range: $37,500–$53,310
State employment: 1,590
Projected growth: +2.2%
Annual openings: 8,200

10th–90th percentile: $35,320–$59,800

29-1123Physical Therapists

State median wage: $100,140
Middle 50% wage range: $80,930–$111,140
State employment: 4,800
Projected growth: +11.9%
Annual openings: 13,400

10th–90th percentile: $67,280–$127,500

29-2091Orthotists and Prosthetists

State median wage: $65,170
Middle 50% wage range: $57,300–$84,930
State employment: 250
Projected growth: +12.9%
Annual openings: 700

10th–90th percentile: $51,620–$96,830

51-9082Medical Appliance Technicians

State median wage: $44,700
Middle 50% wage range: $33,430–$58,190
State employment: 370
Projected growth: +3.5%
Annual openings: 1,300

10th–90th percentile: $27,300–$75,230

19-1099Life Scientists, All Other

State median wage: $108,770
Middle 50% wage range: $108,770–$108,770
State employment: 40
Projected growth: +6.3%
Annual openings: 400

10th–90th percentile: $98,020–$121,330

29-1122Occupational Therapists

State median wage: $97,700
Middle 50% wage range: $81,750–$107,250
State employment: 2,490
Projected growth: +14.8%
Annual openings: 10,000

10th–90th percentile: $68,520–$119,070

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Tennessee; 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	East Tennessee State University	Johnson City	$84,041	Not available
2	Tennessee State University	Nashville	$82,654	Not available
3	The University of Tennessee Health Science Center	Memphis	$80,207	Not available
4	The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga	Chattanooga	$78,581	Not available
5	Belmont University	Nashville	$74,145	Not available

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 Tennessee

What do Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions doctoral degree graduates earn in Tennessee?

Across 5 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $80,207 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 Tennessee colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

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