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Health & Physical Education at Central Washington University

Ellensburg, WA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Health and Physical Education/Fitness

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $35,268/yr (14% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (25% exposed)

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

ROI 12.9x earnings multiple (4.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #193 of 529 Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs Top 50%

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	$475K	$475K	$448K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.9x	12.9x	12.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.4x	4.4x	4.2x
Probability of Field Employment	42%	42%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	43	42	40

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$36,768

Out-of-state: $107,084 (4.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$58,860

-60% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$13,000

4.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$43,355

23% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Central Washington University's Health & Physical Education graduates start at $35,268/yr — above the $31,057 national average, though not by a wide margin.

With a 12.9x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 6% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Health & Physical Education career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $13,000 in median debt clears quickly against $35,268 in annual earnings.

A #193 ranking among 529 Health & Physical Education programs places Central Washington University in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

A 23% earnings increase from $35,268 to $43,355 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About Central Washington University

A 90% acceptance rate means Central Washington University is accessible to most applicants, serving 8,081 students in Ellensburg, WA.

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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 42/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Health & Physical Education at Central Washington University?

At 42/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Health & Physical Education programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →