Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions at CUNY Hunter College
Doctoral Degree
Earnings Distribution
How CUNY Hunter College graduates compare to all programs nationally
CUNY Hunter College graduates earn $82k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all rehabilitation and therapeutic professions doctoral programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in New York
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions doctoral's programs at peer institutions in New York (16 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUNY Hunter College | $81,562 | $86,943 | — | — |
| SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University | $86,237 | $80,765 | — | — |
| Dominican University New York | $84,178 | $93,898 | — | — |
| Mercy University | $80,613 | $84,976 | — | — |
| New York University | $80,572 | $92,056 | — | — |
| Ithaca College | $79,584 | $76,992 | — | — |
| National Median | $74,720 | — | — | — |
Other Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions Programs in New York
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New York schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Brooklyn | — | $86,237 | — |
| Dominican University New York Orangeburg | $33,060 | $84,178 | — |
| Mercy University Dobbs Ferry | $22,106 | $80,613 | — |
| New York University New York | $60,438 | $80,572 | — |
| Ithaca College Ithaca | $50,510 | $79,584 | — |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At CUNY Hunter College, approximately 55% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.