Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions at Assumption University

Assumption University's rehabilitation and therapeutic professions program demonstrates something many anxious parents will find reassuring: strong earning momentum after that first year. While graduates start around $38,000—decent but not exceptional—they reach nearly $52,000 by year four, a 36% jump that outpaces typical career progression in this field. That fourth-year number puts them ahead of peers from flashier institutions like BU and significantly ahead of the state median. The $27,000 in debt is manageable, translating to roughly eight months of first-year salary.

What makes this particularly attractive in the Massachusetts context is the combination of performance and accessibility. You're getting 60th percentile outcomes in a state with strong healthcare infrastructure, but from a school with an 87% admission rate—meaning your child likely won't face the stress and uncertainty of a reach school application. The debt load sits below both state and national averages, and critically, that 0.71 debt-to-earnings ratio means the loans won't be crushing while graduates build experience and credentials.

The moderate sample size suggests this isn't a massive program, which could mean more individualized attention. For families weighing whether to pay private-school tuition for a rehabilitation profession, Assumption delivers solid preparation without the debt trap that sinks some private colleges. Your child will start earning reasonable money immediately and see meaningful salary growth as they develop professionally.