Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions at Utica University

Utica University's rehabilitation therapy program graduates earn nearly $40,000 right out of school—above the national median but surprisingly in the middle of the pack for New York. While the program ranks in the 73rd percentile nationally, it sits at just the 40th percentile among New York programs, where public universities like CUNY York College ($58K) and SUNY Cortland ($41K) produce significantly higher earnings. For a state with strong public alternatives, this is worth noting.

The debt picture offers some reassurance: at $27,000, graduates carry exactly the NY median and are in the 25th percentile nationally for debt burden. The 0.68 debt-to-earnings ratio is manageable, meaning students borrow less than a year's salary—a reasonable starting point for healthcare-adjacent careers where earnings typically grow with licensure and experience. Given the accessible admission profile (87% acceptance rate), this represents a viable entry point for students who need flexibility in admissions.

The critical caveat: with fewer than 30 graduates in the data, these numbers could shift dramatically year to year. If your child is specifically targeting rehabilitation therapy in New York, compare job placement rates and look closely at whether graduates are securing the clinical licenses that drive higher earnings. The program works financially, but it's not standing out in a competitive state market.