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Health & Physical Education at Ball State University

Muncie, IN · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Health and Physical Education/Fitness

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $35,500/yr (14% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (25% exposed)

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

ROI 12.5x earnings multiple (4.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #69 of 529 Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs Top 25%

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	$540K	$540K	$502K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.5x	12.5x	11.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.7x	4.7x	4.4x
Probability of Field Employment	42%	42%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	48	48	46

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$43,032

Out-of-state: $115,064 (4.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$63,592

-48% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,192

8.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$54,684

54% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $35,500 at Ball State University come in 14% above the national median of $31,057 for Health & Physical Education programs.

With a 12.5x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 7% 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 $25,192 against $35,500/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

Ball State University ranks #69 among 529 Health & Physical Education programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

The $35,500-to-$54,684 earnings arc over five years reflects a 54% gain — well above average career growth for recent graduates.

About Ball State University

Ball State University accepts 72% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a mid-sized student body of 13,770 in Muncie, IN.

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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

What does a 48/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Health & Physical Education at Ball State University?

At 48/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Health & Physical Education programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Is Ball State University one of the best schools for Health & Physical Education?

Among 529 Health & Physical Education programs, Ball State University's #69 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →