Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions at University of Alabama at Birmingham
Master's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates compare to all programs nationally
University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates earn $67k, placing them in the 65th percentile of all rehabilitation and therapeutic professions masters 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 Alabama
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions masters's programs at peer institutions in Alabama (6 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | $67,458 | $74,602 | — | — |
| Samford University | $74,311 | — | — | — |
| University of South Alabama | $69,115 | $72,002 | — | — |
| Alabama State University | $50,606 | $61,348 | — | — |
| Tuskegee University | $48,303 | — | — | — |
| National Median | $64,132 | — | — | — |
Other Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions Programs in Alabama
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Alabama schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samford University Birmingham | $38,144 | $74,311 | — |
| University of South Alabama Mobile | $9,676 | $69,115 | — |
| Alabama State University Montgomery | $11,248 | $50,606 | — |
| Tuskegee University Tuskegee | $23,440 | $48,303 | — |
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 University of Alabama at Birmingham, approximately 33% 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.