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 North Carolina

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions doctoral's programs at peer institutions in North Carolina (8 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill$71,039
Winston-Salem State University$76,163$76,150
Methodist University$73,105
Western Carolina University$72,019$71,010
East Carolina University$70,657$69,384
Duke University$68,778$75,476
National Median$74,720

Other Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions Programs in North Carolina

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across North Carolina schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem
$6,735$76,163
Methodist University
Fayetteville
$39,664$73,105
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee
$4,532$72,019
East Carolina University
Greenville
$7,361$70,657
Duke University
Durham
$65,805$68,778

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 North Carolina at Chapel Hill, approximately 20% 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.