Health & Physical Education at California State University-Monterey Bay
Seaside, CA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Health and Physical Education/Fitness
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
50
Optimistic
49
Base Case
48
Pessimistic
Earnings
$29,929/yr (-4% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (25% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (128,800 openings/yr)
ROI
19.8x earnings multiple (7.6x 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 | $590K | $589K | $543K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 19.8x | 19.8x | 18.3x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 7.6x | 7.6x | 7.0x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 42% | 42% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 50 | 49 | 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)
$29,748
Out-of-state: $77,268 (7.6x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,795
5.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$59,223
98% growth from Year 1
About California State University-Monterey Bay
A 95% acceptance rate means California State University-Monterey Bay is accessible to most applicants, with a mid-sized student body of 5,811 in Seaside, CA. With 43% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.
See all programs and financial aid at California State University-Monterey 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
How does California State University-Monterey Bay's Health & Physical Education program score?
This program scores 49/100 — on the lower end for Health & Physical Education. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Why does California State University-Monterey Bay rank so high for Health & Physical Education?
The #60 ranking out of 529 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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