Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions at Texas Woman's University

Texas Woman's University graduates earn $38,339 in their first year—substantially above both the state median ($31,320) and the national median ($35,966) for rehabilitation and therapeutic professions bachelor's programs. This puts TWU ahead of comparable Texas programs like UNT ($36,007) and Stephen F. Austin ($33,767), suggesting strong preparation or placement outcomes. With debt estimated at $21,500 based on similar Texas programs, the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.56 is quite manageable—graduates would owe roughly half their first-year salary, well below the national program median debt of $26,250.

The caveat: we're working with estimated debt figures here since the graduate sample was too small for the DOE to publish actual numbers. Similar bachelor's programs in Texas typically saddle students with around $21,500-$22,800 in debt, so that's our best approximation. What we know for certain is the earnings figure, which is solid. The school serves a significant population of Pell-eligible students (40%), and its near-open admission suggests accessibility without sacrificing outcomes—at least in this program.

For parents weighing this investment, the earnings performance relative to peer programs is encouraging, and the estimated debt burden appears reasonable for entry into rehabilitation professions. The main uncertainty is whether this specific program's actual debt aligns with state peers, but the earnings advantage provides a cushion even if debt runs slightly higher than estimated.