Rehabilitation Therapies at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
35
Optimistic
34
Base Case
45
Pessimistic
Earnings
$30,561/yr (-13% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (29% exposed)
Job Market
Large (80,000 openings/yr)
ROI
13.2x earnings multiple (6.0x 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 | $527K | $527K | $497K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 13.2x | 13.2x | 12.4x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 6.0x | 6.0x | 5.6x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 61% | 60% | 49% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 35 | 34 | 45 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$40,080
Out-of-state: $88,080 (6.0x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,125
9.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$48,986
60% growth from Year 1
About University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
A 88% acceptance rate means University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is accessible to most applicants, with a mid-sized student body of 16,762 in Milwaukee, WI.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee →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 Wisconsin-Milwaukee's Rehabilitation Therapies program score?
This program scores 34/100 — 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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