Rehabilitation Therapies at University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
47
Optimistic
46
Base Case
51
Pessimistic
Earnings
$39,366/yr (12% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (29% exposed)
Job Market
Large (80,000 openings/yr)
ROI
16.4x earnings multiple (5.2x 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 | $480K | $480K | $459K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 16.4x | 16.4x | 15.7x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.2x | 5.2x | 5.0x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 61% | 60% | 49% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 47 | 46 | 51 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$29,268
Out-of-state: $91,940 (5.2x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,500
5.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$45,975
17% growth from Year 1
About University of North Carolina Wilmington
University of North Carolina Wilmington accepts 74% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, enrolling 14,176 students in Wilmington, NC.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does University of North Carolina Wilmington's Rehabilitation Therapies program score?
This program scores 46/100 — on the lower end for Rehabilitation Therapies. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Why does University of North Carolina Wilmington rank so high for Rehabilitation Therapies?
The #12 ranking out of 57 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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