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Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions at CUNY Lehman College

Bronx, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $36,811/yr (5% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (29% exposed)

Job Market Large (80,000 openings/yr)

ROI 15.2x earnings multiple (7.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #22 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	$450K	$450K	$435K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	15.2x	15.2x	14.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.3x	7.3x	7.1x
Probability of Field Employment	61%	60%	49%
DegreeOutlook Score	41	40	47

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$29,640

Out-of-state: $61,440 (7.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$13,928

53% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$9,142

3.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $36,811/yr, Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions graduates from CUNY Lehman College land near the $35,097 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 15.2x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions's typical career paths, with 29% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 3% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $9,142 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

At #22 of 57 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions programs, CUNY Lehman College scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

About CUNY Lehman College

CUNY Lehman College accepts 55% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, enrolling 10,438 students in Bronx, NY. With 61% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum. After financial aid, the average student pays $13,928 over four years — 53% 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

View all 11 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions at CUNY Lehman College?

A score of 40/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Is CUNY Lehman College a hidden gem for Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions?

After financial aid, the average student pays $13,928 over four years — 53% below the $29,640 sticker price. That gap makes the ROI significantly better than published tuition suggests.

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