Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Master's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill graduates compare to all programs nationally
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill graduates earn $49k, placing them in the 14th 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 North Carolina
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions masters's programs at peer institutions in North Carolina (8 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | $48,775 | $55,818 | — | — |
| Lenoir-Rhyne University | $68,628 | $73,582 | — | — |
| East Carolina University | $67,264 | $55,394 | — | — |
| Winston-Salem State University | $67,097 | $62,859 | — | — |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | $38,417 | — | — | — |
| National Median | $64,132 | — | — | — |
Other Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions Programs in North Carolina
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across North Carolina schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lenoir-Rhyne University Hickory | $30,900 | $68,628 | — |
| East Carolina University Greenville | $7,361 | $67,264 | — |
| Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem | $6,735 | $67,097 | — |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte | $7,214 | $38,417 | — |
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.