Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions at Nazareth University

Nazareth's rehabilitation program earns above the national median ($39,739 vs. $35,966) while keeping debt manageable at $27,000—a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.68 that beats three-quarters of similar programs nationwide. For parents worried about post-graduation financial stress, this is a solid foundation. However, the relatively small graduating class (under 30 students) means these numbers could shift year to year, and it's worth noting that several other New York programs—particularly CUNY York College and D'Youville—deliver significantly higher starting salaries.

The competitive position within New York is more complicated. Nazareth sits right at the state median, meaning half of New York's rehabilitation programs produce higher earnings. If your child qualifies for a SUNY school like Cortland, they'd likely see similar outcomes with lower tuition. That said, Nazareth's 80% admission rate makes it accessible, and the reasonable debt load means graduates aren't financially hamstrung in their first years of work.

This program works for families prioritizing admission certainty and manageable debt over maximizing starting salary. The earnings are respectable, the debt won't be crushing, and graduates enter a growing healthcare field. Just recognize you're not getting the premium outcomes some New York competitors deliver—you're getting reliable, middle-of-the-pack results at a price point that shouldn't derail your child's financial future.