Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions at State University of New York at Cortland

SUNY Cortland's rehab professions program shows promising outcomes that outpace most of the country, though the story gets more complicated when you zoom into New York specifically. Graduates earn $40,853 in their first year—ranking in the 83rd percentile nationally but only 60th percentile among New York's 21 programs. That gap matters because you're likely paying in-state tuition here, and several SUNY and CUNY alternatives are pushing graduates into significantly higher earnings brackets. The $27,000 debt load sits right at both national and state medians, creating a manageable 0.66 debt-to-earnings ratio that most families can work with.

The 14% earnings growth to $46,350 by year four suggests decent career progression, and this is a field where additional certifications and specializations typically drive income higher over time. However, the small sample size here—fewer than 30 graduates tracked—means these numbers could shift substantially with more data. A single graduate pursuing an unusual career path can skew averages dramatically with such limited cohorts.

The practical bottom line: This program offers solid value if you're comparing against most schools nationwide, but you should seriously consider whether the higher-earning CUNY options (York and Lehman both offer this program) might deliver better returns for similar or lower costs. The degree works financially, but it's not the standout choice within New York's competitive rehab professions landscape.