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Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions at California State University-Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $32,805/yr (-7% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (29% exposed)

Job Market Large (80,000 openings/yr)

ROI 19.6x earnings multiple (7.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #16 of 57 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions programs Top 50%

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	$535K	$534K	$503K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	19.6x	19.6x	18.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.1x	7.1x	6.7x
Probability of Field Employment	61%	60%	49%
DegreeOutlook Score	43	41	52

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$27,252

Out-of-state: $74,792 (7.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$16,452

40% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$12,500

4.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$50,690

55% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $32,805 track close to the $35,097 national median for Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

With a 19.6x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 6% 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.

At $12,500 in median debt against $32,805 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

A #16 ranking among 57 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions programs places California State University-Los Angeles in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

The $32,805-to-$50,690 earnings arc over five years reflects a 55% gain — well above average career growth for recent graduates.

About California State University-Los Angeles

California State University-Los Angeles has a 92% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, one of the larger campuses at 21,478 students in Los Angeles, CA. With 66% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum. After financial aid, the average student pays $16,452 over four years — 40% 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 41/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions at California State University-Los Angeles?

At 41/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

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