Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions at San Diego State University
Doctoral Degree
Earnings Distribution
How San Diego State University graduates compare to all programs nationally
San Diego State University graduates earn $77k, placing them in the 72th percentile of all rehabilitation and therapeutic professions doctoral programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego State University | $77,039 | $83,339 | — | — |
| 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 | — | — |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Merritt University Oakland | — | $94,881 | — |
| 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 | — |
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 San Diego State University, approximately 31% 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.