Health & Physical Education at Colby-Sawyer College

New London, NH · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Health and Physical Education/Fitness
35 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
36
Optimistic
35
Base Case
34
Pessimistic
Earnings $30,804/yr (-1% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (25% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (128,800 openings/yr)
ROI 7.1x earnings multiple
Ranked #313 of 529 Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs

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 $526K $526K $491K
Earnings Multiple 7.1x 7.1x 6.7x
Probability of Field Employment 42% 42% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 36 35 34

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$73,600
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$103,428
-41% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,850
10.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$50,521
64% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Colby-Sawyer College's Health & Physical Education program produces graduates earning $30,804/yr — within striking distance of the $31,057 national average for this field.

At 7.1x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 25% task exposure — and the 7% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $26,850 debt-to-$30,804 income ratio translates to about 10 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #313 out of 529 programs, Colby-Sawyer College's financial outcomes for Health & Physical Education trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $30,804 to $50,521 over five years (64% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Colby-Sawyer College

A 90% acceptance rate means Colby-Sawyer College is accessible to most applicants, a smaller institution with 778 students in New London, NH.

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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

How does Colby-Sawyer College's Health & Physical Education program score?
This program scores 35/100 — on the lower end for Health & Physical Education. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →