Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions at Community College of Baltimore County

Baltimore, MD · Public · Associate Degree

enrolling 13,195 students in Baltimore, MD.

Program Analysis

At $40,075 per year, Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions graduates from Community College of Baltimore County earn slightly above the $33,764 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

The 47.9x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. Trade programs often deliver strong ratios, and this one is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 29% task exposure — and the 0% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions graduates.

Ranked #3 out of 11 programs, Community College of Baltimore County's Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth is modest: $40,075 to $41,673 over five years (4% gain). This trade may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

With 5 registered apprenticeships mapped to Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, graduates have substantial options for hands-on training paths that pay from day one.

57 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
55
Low End
57
Score
58
High End
Earnings $40,075/yr (19% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (71% shielded)
Job Market Large (80,000 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$419K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
47.9x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
11 of 11
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition (In-State)
$8,760
Out-of-state: $21,760
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$41,673
4% growth from Year 1

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Engineers, all other $117,750 +2.1% 54%
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary $105,620 +17.3% 52%
Physical therapists $101,020 +10.9% 81%
Engineers, all other
$117,750
+2.1% growth 54% AI-proof
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
$105,620
+17.3% growth 52% AI-proof
Physical therapists
$101,020
+10.9% growth 81% AI-proof

View all 11 career paths with full salary data →

About Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions Careers

Your career in rehabilitation is built on direct, human connection. As a physical therapist, you’ll spend your day in a bustling clinic or hospital, using hands-on techniques and specialized equipment to help a patient regain mobility after surgery. Or, as an occupational therapist, you might be in a client's home, creatively adapting their kitchen to accommodate a new disability, or in a school, using therapeutic play to help a child develop crucial motor skills.

Read the full Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions career guide →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions at Community College of Baltimore County?
A score of 57/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions field.
Can I learn Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions through an apprenticeship instead?
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions connects to 5 apprenticeship pathways. These DOL-registered programs combine structured training with paid employment — a strong alternative for students who prefer hands-on learning over classroom instruction.
Is there demand for Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions workers?
With approximately 80,000 annual openings across mapped careers, Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions offers a large employment pool. Physical trades tend to have steady demand driven by infrastructure and construction cycles.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →