Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions at D'Youville University

D'Youville stands out sharply in New York's rehabilitation therapy landscape, with graduates earning $64,089 four years out—outpacing 80% of similar programs statewide and 95% nationally. That's $24,350 above the New York median and nearly double the national benchmark. Among the 21 schools offering this program in New York, only CUNY York posts higher earnings, and D'Youville's outcomes significantly exceed larger state universities like SUNY Cortland. The $26,250 debt load sits right at national norms, creating a manageable 0.52 debt-to-earnings ratio that shrinks considerably as graduates gain experience.

The 27% earnings growth from year one to year four suggests graduates are advancing into higher-level clinical or supervisory roles rather than plateauing early. Starting at $50,473—already well above typical entry points in this field—graduates appear to be entering positions with clear advancement pathways, likely reflecting D'Youville's connections to Buffalo's healthcare sector and strong clinical training partnerships.

For families concerned about career-focused degrees that actually deliver, this program offers compelling evidence: exceptional placement outcomes in a growing field, debt that's proportional to starting salaries, and an earnings trajectory that continues climbing. The moderate sample size means individual results will vary, but the pattern here is consistently strong.