Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions at Marian University

The debt-to-earnings math here looks manageable—estimated first-year earnings around $36,400 against roughly $27,000 in debt puts graduates in a better position than many bachelor's programs, with a 0.74 ratio that suggests reasonable repayment prospects. These figures draw from peer programs across Wisconsin, where rehabilitation and therapeutic professions show relatively consistent outcomes. The estimated earnings align precisely with both state and national medians for this field, suggesting Marian's program likely produces comparable results to its competitors.

What's harder to assess is career trajectory. Rehabilitation fields often require additional credentials or graduate degrees for advancement, which could mean either years of steady $36,000 salaries or a stepping stone to higher-earning clinical roles. The programs with reported data in Wisconsin show a fairly tight earnings band, with only UW-La Crosse's graduates breaking $40,000 in their first year. This field doesn't appear to reward one institution dramatically over another at the bachelor's level, which could mean the degree functions more as entry into the profession than as a direct path to financial security.

Before committing to this investment, determine whether your child plans to work immediately after graduation or pursue further education. The debt load is reasonable if this bachelor's degree is the endpoint, but less attractive if it's just the first of several tuition bills. Rehabilitation careers can be personally rewarding, but the financial picture remains modest even with manageable debt.