Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions at Coppin State University

A debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.71 looks manageable on paper, but the context here matters significantly. Coppin State serves a predominantly working-class student body—more than half receive Pell grants—and based on comparable rehabilitation programs nationally, graduates start around $36,000. That's a modest income for managing $25,000 in debt, particularly in Baltimore where cost of living can strain entry-level salaries.

Maryland's rehabilitation programs show considerable variation, with the only other school reporting actual data showing first-year earnings at $30,400. If Coppin's outcomes track closer to this state figure rather than the national estimate, the financial picture becomes tighter. The debt burden remains consistent either way—peer programs across Maryland cluster around $26,000-$27,000—which represents roughly 75-85% of that first year's paycheck depending on which earnings estimate proves accurate.

For families already stretching to afford college, this matters practically: can your child manage $250-300 monthly loan payments on a $30,000-36,000 salary while establishing themselves professionally? The field itself offers meaningful work with growth potential, but the early years may require careful budgeting or financial support. Given the uncertainty in these estimates, request outcomes data directly from Coppin's career services to understand where their specific graduates land.