Rehabilitation Therapies at University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
38
Optimistic
37
Base Case
48
Pessimistic
Earnings
$31,765/yr (-9% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (29% exposed)
Job Market
Large (80,000 openings/yr)
ROI
11.9x earnings multiple (8.8x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Rehabilitation Therapies graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $609K | $608K | $563K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 11.9x | 11.9x | 11.0x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 8.8x | 8.8x | 8.2x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 61% | 60% | 49% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 38 | 37 | 48 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$51,196
Out-of-state: $68,956 (8.8x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,931
9.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$57,930
82% growth from Year 1
About University of Akron Main Campus
University of Akron Main Campus has a 71% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with a mid-sized student body of 10,011 in Akron, OH.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Akron Main Campus →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
How does University of Akron Main Campus's Rehabilitation Therapies program score?
This program scores 37/100 — on the lower end for Rehabilitation Therapies. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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