Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions at Virginia Commonwealth University
Master's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Virginia Commonwealth University graduates compare to all programs nationally
Virginia Commonwealth University graduates earn $53k, placing them in the 21th 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 Virginia
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions masters's programs at peer institutions in Virginia (7 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Commonwealth University | $52,534 | $66,180 | — | — |
| James Madison University | $76,714 | $65,489 | — | — |
| Old Dominion University | $74,164 | $77,092 | — | — |
| Radford University | $70,104 | $75,807 | — | — |
| Emory & Henry University | $69,109 | — | — | — |
| Shenandoah University | $68,100 | $63,886 | — | — |
| National Median | $64,132 | — | — | — |
Other Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions Programs in Virginia
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Virginia schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Madison University Harrisonburg | $13,576 | $76,714 | — |
| Old Dominion University Norfolk | $12,262 | $74,164 | — |
| Radford University Radford | $12,286 | $70,104 | — |
| Emory & Henry University Emory | $35,280 | $69,109 | — |
| Shenandoah University Winchester | $36,028 | $68,100 | — |
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 Virginia Commonwealth University, approximately 30% 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.