Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions at Florida Academy
a compact campus enrolling 408 students in Fort Myers, FL.
Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $21,411 place Florida Academy below the $33,764 national median for Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.
Some AI exposure exists in Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions's career paths, with 29% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 26% gap from the optimistic case.
With first-year pay of $21,411 far exceeding the $6,333 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.
Ranked #10 of 11 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions programs, Florida Academy falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.
Earnings grow from $21,411 to $28,725 over five years — a 34% increase that's moderate and in line with typical trade career progression.
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions offers 5 registered apprenticeship pathways — an unusually broad set of earn-while-you-learn alternatives to the classroom track.
Earnings Overview
Projected 10-Year Earnings
Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.
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% |
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.
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