Health & Physical Education at Adrian College

Adrian, MI · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Health and Physical Education/Fitness
35 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
36
Optimistic
35
Base Case
33
Pessimistic
Earnings $36,808/yr (19% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (25% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (128,800 openings/yr)
ROI 3.3x earnings multiple
Ranked #309 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 $535K $535K $499K
Earnings Multiple 3.3x 3.3x 3.1x
Probability of Field Employment 42% 42% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 36 35 33

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$162,224
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$86,016
47% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
8.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$54,468
48% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $36,808/yr, edging above the $31,057 national average for Health & Physical Education — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

The 3.3x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.

AI risk is moderate — 25% task exposure — and the 7% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $27,000 debt-to-$36,808 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #309 out of 529 programs, Adrian College's financial outcomes for Health & Physical Education trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $36,808 to $54,468 shows 48% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Adrian College

With a 68% acceptance rate, Adrian College is moderately selective, a compact campus enrolling 1,635 students in Adrian, MI. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $86,016 — 47% less than the list price.

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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 →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Adrian College's Health & Physical Education program score?
This program scores 35/100 — on the lower end for Health & Physical Education. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →