Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions at Minot State University

A debt load of $25,474 for first-year earnings around $36,000 creates a manageable starting point—similar rehabilitation programs nationally suggest graduates typically carry debt equal to about 70% of their first-year salary. This falls within workable territory, though it means loan payments will claim a meaningful chunk of early paychecks.

The challenge with Minot State's program is we're working entirely with estimates drawn from peer institutions nationally. North Dakota has only two schools offering this bachelor's, and neither reports actual graduate outcomes, leaving parents without direct evidence of how this specific program performs. The national figures suggest rehabilitation fields produce relatively modest but stable earnings, with top programs reaching only about $40,000 in year one—this isn't a high-earning field at any institution.

For families considering this path, the estimated numbers don't reveal red flags, but they also don't inspire confidence. You're looking at a field where earnings grow slowly and debt is proportional to that reality. Before committing, talk directly with Minot State's career services about placement rates and alumni outcomes. Ask where recent graduates work and what professional licenses or certifications the program prepares students for—those practical details matter more than estimated figures when actual data isn't available.