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
54
Optimistic
53
Base Case
52
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)
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)
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,854
6.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$60,234
81% growth from Year 1
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.
See all programs and financial aid at California State University-East Bay →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 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.
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