Health & Physical Education at California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Health and Physical Education/Fitness
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
48
Optimistic
47
Base Case
46
Pessimistic
Earnings
$26,931/yr (-13% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (25% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (128,800 openings/yr)
ROI
21.2x 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 | $592K | $591K | $545K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 21.2x | 21.2x | 19.5x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 7.8x | 7.8x | 7.2x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 42% | 42% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 48 | 47 | 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)
$27,920
Out-of-state: $75,440 (7.8x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,426
6.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$57,456
113% growth from Year 1
About California State University-Fresno
California State University-Fresno has a 96% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, one of the larger campuses at 21,070 students in Fresno, CA. With 56% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.
See all programs and financial aid at California State University-Fresno →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 47/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Health & Physical Education at California State University-Fresno?
At 47/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Health & Physical Education programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.
Is California State University-Fresno one of the best schools for Health & Physical Education?
Among 529 Health & Physical Education programs, California State University-Fresno's #84 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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