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Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions at Winston-Salem State University

Winston-Salem, NC · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $31,421/yr (-10% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (29% exposed)

Job Market Large (80,000 openings/yr)

ROI 16.6x earnings multiple (6.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #39 of 57 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions programs

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	$446K	$446K	$432K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	16.6x	16.6x	16.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.4x	6.4x	6.2x
Probability of Field Employment	61%	60%	49%
DegreeOutlook Score	34	33	44

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$26,940

Out-of-state: $69,564 (6.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$53,572

-99% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,000

9.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$39,811

27% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $31,421/yr, roughly in line with the $35,097 national median for Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

With a 16.6x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 3% 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 $26,000 against $31,421/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #39 ranking among 57 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions programs places Winston-Salem State University in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

A 27% earnings increase from $31,421 to $39,811 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About Winston-Salem State University

A 69% admission rate makes Winston-Salem State University accessible to a wide range of qualified students, a smaller institution with 4,244 students in Winston-Salem, NC. Pell Grant recipients make up 61% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.

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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 33/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions at Winston-Salem State University?

At 33/100, 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 →