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Health & Physical Education at California State University-East Bay

Hayward, CA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Health and Physical Education/Fitness

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $33,189/yr (7% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (25% exposed)

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

ROI 20.7x earnings multiple (7.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #22 of 529 Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs Top 5%

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	$584K	$583K	$538K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	20.7x	20.7x	19.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.7x	7.7x	7.1x
Probability of Field Employment	42%	42%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	54	53	52

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$28,220

Out-of-state: $75,740 (7.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$45,104

-60% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,854

6.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$60,234

81% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $33,189 at California State University-East Bay come in 7% above the national median of $31,057 for Health & Physical Education programs.

With a 20.7x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

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 $18,854 against $33,189/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

California State University-East Bay ranks #22 among 529 Health & Physical Education programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

The $33,189-to-$60,234 earnings arc over five years reflects a 81% gain — well above average career growth for recent graduates.

About California State University-East Bay

California State University-East Bay accepts 97% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a mid-sized student body of 10,422 in Hayward, CA. With 44% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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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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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 53/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Health & Physical Education at California State University-East Bay?

At 53/100, California State University-East Bay's Health & Physical Education program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.

Is California State University-East Bay one of the best schools for Health & Physical Education?

Among 529 Health & Physical Education programs, California State University-East Bay's #22 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 →