Did you know that the Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences offers graduate programs in Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, and Physical Therapy through the School of Rehabilitation Sciences? Let’s explore these roles below using the Labor Market Insights tool and CandidCareer!
Occupational Therapist
Occupational therapists assess, plan, and organize rehabilitative programs that help build or restore vocational, homemaking, and daily living skills, as well as general independence, to persons with disabilities or developmental delays. They use therapeutic techniques, adapt the individual’s environment, teach skills, and modify specific tasks that present barriers to the individual.
Education requirements: Master’s/Professional Degree or Doctoral Degree (state-dependent)
Median annual earnings: $92,668
Physical Therapist
Physical therapists assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.
Education requirements: Doctoral Degree
Median annual earnings: $96,650
Speech-Language Pathologist
Speech-language pathologists assess and treat persons with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. They may select alternative communication systems and teach their use. They may perform research related to speech and language problems.
Education requirements: Master’s or Professional Degree
Median annual earnings: $83,725
Learn more about Binghamton University’s rehabilitation sciences options on the Decker College website!
