Health & Physical Education at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Health and Physical Education/Fitness
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
49
Optimistic
48
Base Case
48
Pessimistic
Earnings
$28,364/yr (-9% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (25% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (128,800 openings/yr)
ROI
20.3x earnings multiple (7.8x out-of-state)
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 | $604K | $604K | $555K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 20.3x | 20.3x | 18.7x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 7.8x | 7.8x | 7.2x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 42% | 42% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 49 | 48 | 48 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$29,756
Out-of-state: $77,276 (7.8x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,000
6.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$60,038
112% growth from Year 1
About California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona has a 74% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, serving a student body of 24,271 in Pomona, CA. Pell Grant recipients make up 46% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.
See all programs and financial aid at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona →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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Health & Physical Education at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona?
A score of 48/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Health & Physical Education. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
What makes California State Polytechnic University-Pomona's Health & Physical Education program stand out?
Ranked #62 of 529 programs nationally, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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