Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions at Seton Hill University

Similar rehabilitation programs in Pennsylvania typically produce first-year earnings around $40,000, which is where this bachelor's degree appears to track based on data from peer programs. The estimated $27,000 debt load—while still substantial—creates a more manageable 0.68 debt-to-earnings ratio. That means graduates could theoretically pay off their loans with about eight months of gross income, a reasonable threshold for this field.

The second-year jump to over $40,000 suggests modest early growth, though rehabilitation careers often require additional credentials or licensure for higher pay. Pennsylvania's rehab programs cluster tightly around that $40,000 mark whether at Slippery Rock or Temple, so location and specialization within the field matter less than what you do after graduation. National figures show this field paying slightly below the PA average, which makes the regional context important—this isn't a field where geography is irrelevant.

The uncertainty here cuts both ways: Seton Hill's actual outcomes could be better or worse than these peer-based estimates. Before committing, pin down exactly what credentials this program leads to, what licensure it requires, and whether graduates typically need a master's degree to practice independently. The debt load is workable if the program delivers clear professional preparation, but rehabilitation is broad enough that some concentrations pay considerably more than others.