Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions at Dominican University New York

Based on comparable rehabilitation programs in New York, Dominican University's graduates likely face a relatively manageable debt load of $27,000 for first-year earnings around $39,700. That 0.68 debt-to-earnings ratio puts this program right at the state median—workable but not exceptional. The challenge is that this estimated earnings figure represents the 75th percentile nationally, meaning three-quarters of similar programs across the country produce lower outcomes. If Dominican's actual results match this estimate, it's performing competitively within New York's rehabilitation field.

The real question is whether this program can compete with the top tier in the state. CUNY York College graduates earn $57,800 their first year out—nearly 50% more than what peer programs suggest for Dominican. Even State University of New York at Cortland posts $40,800. For a private university charging tuition that leads to $27,000 in debt, Dominican needs to deliver outcomes closer to those public institutions to justify the investment. The 41% Pell grant population suggests many families here are price-sensitive and would benefit from those higher earnings.

Given that all these figures are estimates drawn from similar programs rather than Dominican's actual graduate outcomes, the safe approach is to demand transparency: ask the school directly what their recent graduates are earning and whether they track employment in the field. Without that data, you're betting on a median performance in a field where the spread between average and excellent programs is substantial.