Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions at Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion

Indiana Wesleyan's rehabilitation and therapeutic professions program hits the state median precisely—which makes sense, since with only 13 programs in Indiana and a small graduating class here, these numbers reflect limited data points. The $34,418 starting salary falls slightly below the national median of $36,000, though the debt load of $25,606 remains manageable with a 0.74 debt-to-earnings ratio. This means graduates would dedicate roughly three-quarters of their first year's salary to debt—reasonable for healthcare-adjacent fields, though not exceptional.

The real limitation here is uncertainty. With fewer than 30 graduates in the data sample, we're looking at too few students to draw confident conclusions about typical outcomes. What works for this small cohort might not reflect what the next class experiences, particularly in a field where career trajectories can vary significantly based on specialty (physical therapy aide versus recreational therapist, for instance). The modest first-year earnings also raise questions about whether this bachelor's alone positions graduates for the higher-paying roles in rehab professions, or if it's primarily a stepping stone to graduate programs.

For families comparing in-state options, the lack of clearly superior alternatives in Indiana shouldn't end the conversation. Look closely at which specific careers this degree prepares students for, whether graduate school is expected, and how the program stacks up against similar offerings at state universities where tuition might be lower.