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Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions at CUNY York College

Jamaica, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $57,806/yr (65% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (29% exposed)

Job Market Large (80,000 openings/yr)

ROI 25.1x earnings multiple (12.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #1 of 57 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions programs Top 5%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$741K	$739K	$668K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	25.2x	25.1x	22.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	12.1x	12.1x	10.9x
Probability of Field Employment	61%	60%	49%
DegreeOutlook Score	71	71	70

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$29,432

Out-of-state: $61,232 (12.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$18,936

36% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$83,222

44% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $57,806 per year, Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions graduates from CUNY York College significantly outpace the $35,097 national average for this major, reflecting strong employer demand for this program's graduates.

With a 25.1x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 10% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

CUNY York College ranks #1 among 57 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

A 44% earnings increase from $57,806 to $83,222 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About CUNY York College

CUNY York College accepts 59% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, with a smaller student body of 4,439 in Jamaica, NY. With 43% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum. After financial aid, the average student pays $18,936 over four years — 36% below sticker price.

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Top Career Paths

Engineers, all other $117,750/yr

Health specialties teachers, postsecondary $105,620/yr

Physical therapists $101,020/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 71/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions at CUNY York College?

At 71/100, this is a high-performing program. The DegreeOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.

Is CUNY York College one of the best schools for Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions?

Among 57 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions programs, CUNY York College's #1 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →