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Health & Physical Education at Abilene Christian University

Abilene, TX · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Health and Physical Education/Fitness

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $27,898/yr (-10% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (25% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (128,800 openings/yr)

ROI 3.4x earnings multiple

Ranked #447 of 529 Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Health & Physical Education graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$580K	$580K	$536K
Earnings Multiple	3.4x	3.4x	3.2x
Probability of Field Employment	42%	42%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	29	28	27

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$169,520

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$109,604

35% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,375

9.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$56,650

103% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $27,898/yr, roughly in line with the $31,057 national median for Health & Physical Education. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

At 3.4x tuition cost in decade earnings, the ROI is moderate. This program pays for itself, but it's not a financial slam-dunk.

The 8% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Health & Physical Education career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $21,375 against $27,898/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #447 ranking among 529 Health & Physical Education programs places Abilene Christian University in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The $27,898-to-$56,650 earnings arc over five years reflects a 103% gain — well above average career growth for recent graduates.

About Abilene Christian University

A 64% admission rate makes Abilene Christian University accessible to a wide range of qualified students, a compact campus enrolling 3,129 students in Abilene, TX. The average net cost of $109,604 over four years represents a 35% discount from published tuition.

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Top Career Paths

Entertainment and recreation managers, except gambling $77,180/yr

Recreation and fitness studies teachers, postsecondary $75,890/yr

Athletes and sports competitors $62,360/yr

View all 7 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

Compare & Explore

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Consider the Trade Route?

Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 28/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Health & Physical Education at Abilene Christian University?

At 28/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Health & Physical Education 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 →