Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions at Temple University

Temple's rehabilitation program delivers earnings that meaningfully exceed both national and state benchmarks, placing graduates in the 77th percentile nationally while keeping debt remarkably low. Starting at just over $40,000, graduates earn more than peers at comparable Pennsylvania programs, including Pitt's flagship campus, and roughly $4,000 above the national median. Among PA's 23 rehabilitation programs, Temple lands squarely in the middle tier—but that's misleading since the state's median itself runs high.

The debt picture deserves attention: at $27,000, Temple matches the state median but ranks in just the 25th percentile nationally, meaning 75% of similar programs saddle students with more debt. The 0.67 debt-to-earnings ratio means graduates owe about eight months of their first year's salary—a manageable burden that should allow for comfortable repayment. Earnings growth of 14% over four years suggests steady career progression, with salaries reaching nearly $46,000 by the mid-career mark.

For families weighing in-state options, Temple represents a solid choice: above-average earnings with below-average debt from an accessible institution (83% admission rate) serving a diverse student body. The program won't dramatically outperform Pennsylvania's top programs, but it delivers professional preparation at a price point that makes financial sense.