Rehabilitation Therapies at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
42
Optimistic
41
Base Case
51
Pessimistic
Earnings
$32,049/yr (-9% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (29% exposed)
Job Market
Large (80,000 openings/yr)
ROI
14.2x earnings multiple (3.9x 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 | $639K | $638K | $587K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 14.3x | 14.2x | 13.1x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.9x | 3.9x | 3.6x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 61% | 60% | 49% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 42 | 41 | 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)
$44,820
Out-of-state: $162,412 (3.9x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,500
8.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$60,975
90% growth from Year 1
About University of Wisconsin-Madison
University of Wisconsin-Madison's 43% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, serving a student body of 35,665 in Madison, WI.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Wisconsin-Madison →Top Career Paths
Engineers, all other
$117,750/yr
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
$105,620/yr
Physical therapists
$101,020/yr
Compare & Explore
Rehabilitation Therapies at Other Schools
Other Majors at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Explore the Trade Alternative
Not every career requires a four-year degree. Trade programs in related fields can offer competitive salaries with a fraction of the student loan burden.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does University of Wisconsin-Madison's Rehabilitation Therapies program score?
This program scores 41/100 — 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.
See full methodology →