Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions at Samuel Merritt University
Doctoral Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Samuel Merritt University graduates compare to all programs nationally
Samuel Merritt University graduates earn $95k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all rehabilitation and therapeutic professions doctoral programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in California
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions doctoral's programs at peer institutions in California (18 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Merritt University | $94,881 | — | — | — |
| California State University-Sacramento | $91,568 | $99,442 | — | — |
| Mount Saint Mary's University | $89,701 | $96,541 | — | — |
| California State University-Fresno | $88,276 | $100,368 | — | — |
| San Francisco State University | $85,961 | $87,240 | — | — |
| California State University-Long Beach | $83,234 | $86,328 | — | — |
| National Median | $74,720 | — | — | — |
Other Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions Programs in California
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State University-Sacramento Sacramento | $7,602 | $91,568 | — |
| Mount Saint Mary's University Los Angeles | $48,132 | $89,701 | — |
| California State University-Fresno Fresno | $6,980 | $88,276 | — |
| San Francisco State University San Francisco | $7,424 | $85,961 | — |
| California State University-Long Beach Long Beach | $7,008 | $83,234 | — |
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 Samuel Merritt University, approximately 18% 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.