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Health & Physical Education at California State University-Los Angeles

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

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $28,687/yr (-8% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (25% exposed)

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

ROI 21.3x earnings multiple (7.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #63 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	$580K	$579K	$535K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	21.3x	21.3x	19.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.8x	7.7x	7.2x
Probability of Field Employment	42%	42%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	49	48	47

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$27,252

Out-of-state: $74,792 (7.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$16,452

40% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$14,108

5.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$57,102

99% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $28,687/yr, roughly in line with the $31,057 national median for Health & Physical Education. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

With a 21.3x 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.

With first-year pay of $28,687 far exceeding the $14,108 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

California State University-Los Angeles ranks #63 among 529 Health & Physical Education programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

The $28,687-to-$57,102 earnings arc over five years reflects a 99% gain — well above average career growth for recent graduates.

About California State University-Los Angeles

California State University-Los Angeles accepts 92% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, serving a student body of 21,478 in Los Angeles, CA. With 66% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum. After financial aid, the average student pays $16,452 over four years — 40% below sticker price.

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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 California State University-Los Angeles?

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

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

Among 529 Health & Physical Education programs, California State University-Los Angeles's #63 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 →