Median Earnings (1yr)
$76,714
95th percentile (60th in VA)
Sample Size
42
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How James Madison University graduates compare to all programs nationally

James Madison University graduates earn $77k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all rehabilitation and therapeutic professions masters 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 Virginia

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions masters's programs at peer institutions in Virginia (7 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
James Madison University$76,714$65,489
Old Dominion University$74,164$77,092
Radford University$70,104$75,807
Emory & Henry University$69,109
Shenandoah University$68,100$63,886
Virginia Commonwealth University$52,534$66,180
National Median$64,132

Other Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions Programs in Virginia

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Virginia schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Old Dominion University
Norfolk
$12,262$74,164
Radford University
Radford
$12,286$70,104
Emory & Henry University
Emory
$35,280$69,109
Shenandoah University
Winchester
$36,028$68,100
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond
$16,458$52,534

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 James Madison University, approximately 17% 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.