by our College Data Analytics Team
[Rehab And Therapeutic Professions](/majors/health-care-professions/rehab-and-therapeutic-professions/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. The schools below stand out for the salaries their rehab and therapeutic professions graduates go on to command.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 46 schools to find where rehab and therapeutic professions graduates earn the most.
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Below are the schools whose rehab and therapeutic professions graduates go on to earn the most.
For graduate earnings in rehab and therapeutic professions, no school beat Western Michigan University this year. Western Michigan University is a public school located in the city of Kalamazoo. Rehab And Therapeutic Professions graduates of Western Michigan University earn a median of about $73,985 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #2 makes The University Of Findlay one of the highest-paying schools for rehab and therapeutic professions. The University Of Findlay is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Findlay. Students who complete the rehab and therapeutic professions program here go on to a median salary of roughly $76,528.
Indiana State University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying rehab and therapeutic professions schools. Located in the city of Terre Haute, Indiana State University is a public institution. Early-career rehab and therapeutic professions graduates from Indiana State University make a median of around $73,901 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at Governors State University earned it the #4 place for rehab and therapeutic professions. Located in the suburb of University Park, Governors State University is a public institution. Early-career rehab and therapeutic professions graduates from Governors State University make a median of around $74,981 per year.
Chicago State University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in rehab and therapeutic professions, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Chicago, Chicago State University is a public institution. After graduating, rehab and therapeutic professions degree recipients from Chicago State University typically earn about $76,620 annually.
Baker College Of Flint placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for rehab and therapeutic professions. Baker College Of Flint is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Owosso. After graduating, rehab and therapeutic professions degree recipients from Baker College Of Flint typically earn about $70,962 annually.
Concordia University Wisconsin came in at #7 for rehab and therapeutic professions graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Mequon, Concordia University Wisconsin is a private not-for-profit institution. Rehab And Therapeutic Professions graduates of Concordia University Wisconsin earn a median of about $73,744 a year early in their careers.
Andrews University landed the #8 spot for rehab and therapeutic professions salaries this year. Set in the town of Berrien Springs, Andrews University is a private not-for-profit institution. Rehab And Therapeutic Professions graduates of Andrews University earn a median of about $89,647 a year early in their careers.
Saginaw Valley State University earned the #9 position for rehab and therapeutic professions graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of University Center, Saginaw Valley State University is a public institution. Rehab And Therapeutic Professions graduates of Saginaw Valley State University earn a median of about $71,767 a year early in their careers.
Central Michigan University landed the #10 spot for rehab and therapeutic professions salaries this year. Central Michigan University is a public school located in the town of Mount Pleasant. Rehab And Therapeutic Professions graduates of Central Michigan University earn a median of about $50,735 a year early in their careers.
Shawnee State University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying rehab and therapeutic professions schools. Shawnee State University is a public school located in the town of Portsmouth. Students who complete the rehab and therapeutic professions program here go on to a median salary of roughly $73,818.
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis earned the #12 position for rehab and therapeutic professions graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Indianapolis, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is a public institution. Early-career rehab and therapeutic professions graduates from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis make a median of around $75,406 per year.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale came in at #13 for rehab and therapeutic professions graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Carbondale, Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a public institution. Rehab And Therapeutic Professions graduates of Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn a median of about $79,815 a year early in their careers.
Carroll University landed the #14 spot for rehab and therapeutic professions salaries this year. Carroll University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Waukesha. Rehab And Therapeutic Professions graduates of Carroll University earn a median of about $82,762 a year early in their careers.
University Of Wisconsin La Crosse placed #15 among the highest-paying schools for rehab and therapeutic professions. University Of Wisconsin La Crosse is a public school located in the city of La Crosse. After graduating, rehab and therapeutic professions degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin La Crosse typically earn about $57,296 annually.
Walsh University earned the #16 position for rehab and therapeutic professions graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of North Canton, Walsh University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the rehab and therapeutic professions program here go on to a median salary of roughly $66,316.
University Of Akron Main Campus placed #17 among the highest-paying schools for rehab and therapeutic professions. Located in the city of Akron, University Of Akron Main Campus is a public institution. Students who complete the rehab and therapeutic professions program here go on to a median salary of roughly $57,930.
Ohio University Main Campus earned the #18 position for rehab and therapeutic professions graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Athens, Ohio University Main Campus is a public institution. Rehab And Therapeutic Professions graduates of Ohio University Main Campus earn a median of about $81,821 a year early in their careers.
University Of Indianapolis placed #19 among the highest-paying schools for rehab and therapeutic professions. Set in the city of Indianapolis, University Of Indianapolis is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, rehab and therapeutic professions degree recipients from University Of Indianapolis typically earn about $80,793 annually.
University Of Toledo came in at #20 for rehab and therapeutic professions graduate earnings this year. University Of Toledo is a public school located in the city of Toledo. Early-career rehab and therapeutic professions graduates from University Of Toledo make a median of around $48,593 per year.
Elmhurst College ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying rehab and therapeutic professions schools. Located in the suburb of Elmhurst, Elmhurst College is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the rehab and therapeutic professions program here go on to a median salary of roughly $65,792.
University Of Illinois At Chicago landed the #22 spot for rehab and therapeutic professions salaries this year. Located in the city of Chicago, University Of Illinois At Chicago is a public institution. Early-career rehab and therapeutic professions graduates from University Of Illinois At Chicago make a median of around $80,982 per year.
Aurora University placed #23 among the highest-paying schools for rehab and therapeutic professions. Located in the suburb of Aurora, Aurora University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the rehab and therapeutic professions program here go on to a median salary of roughly $41,856.
University Of Southern Indiana landed the #24 spot for rehab and therapeutic professions salaries this year. Set in the suburb of Evansville, University Of Southern Indiana is a public institution. Students who complete the rehab and therapeutic professions program here go on to a median salary of roughly $67,032.
University Of Wisconsin Madison earned the #25 position for rehab and therapeutic professions graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public institution. After graduating, rehab and therapeutic professions degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Madison typically earn about $73,318 annually.
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s highest-paid rehab and therapeutic professions ranking:
This ranking is produced by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their rehab and therapeutic professions graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 46 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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