Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions at Georgia College & State University

A debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.71 suggests this program falls within manageable territory—based on comparable rehabilitation programs nationally, graduates would need to set aside about 71% of their first-year salary to clear $25,474 in debt, or roughly six to seven years on a standard repayment plan. That's not crushing, but it's worth noting that similar programs in Georgia typically produce lower first-year earnings around $28,360, which could make repayment feel tighter than these national estimates suggest.

The challenge with rehabilitation and therapeutic professions at the bachelor's level is that many roles in this field either require additional credentials (like a master's for occupational therapy) or start at relatively modest salaries. If your child plans to stop at the bachelor's degree and enter the workforce immediately, peer programs suggest earnings in the mid-$30Ks—livable but not lucrative. If grad school is part of the plan, you'll need to factor additional debt into the equation.

Given that Georgia College admits 88% of applicants and serves a relatively modest share of lower-income students, it's reasonable to expect this program functions as a solid stepping stone rather than a fast track to high earnings. If your child is committed to this field and the estimated debt aligns with what you can borrow responsibly, it could work—just don't expect the financial returns to rival more technical or business-focused degrees.