Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions at Molloy University

Borrowing $27,000 for first-year earnings around $39,700—typical for rehabilitation programs in New York—produces a manageable debt-to-income ratio of 0.68. That's actually better than many healthcare-adjacent fields where debt often exceeds annual earnings. Similar programs across New York suggest graduates enter the workforce earning close to what their peers at comparable private institutions make, though notably less than top performers like CUNY York College or D'Youville, where graduates start above $50,000.

The challenge is that these estimated figures tell us what's typical for rehabilitation bachelor's programs in New York, not what Molloy specifically delivers. With data suppressed due to small sample sizes, we can't see whether Molloy's graduates outperform or underperform their state peers. The national context shows this credential generally leads to modest starting salaries—$39,700 sits at the 75th percentile nationally—so expectations should be calibrated accordingly.

For parents, the key question is whether this bachelor's degree is the end goal or a stepping stone to graduate education. Many rehabilitation professions require master's degrees for licensure and better earnings. If your student plans to continue their education, factor in those additional costs. If this is the terminal degree, the debt load is reasonable for the likely earnings, but understand you're relying on estimates from peer programs rather than demonstrated outcomes from Molloy itself.