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Health and Physical Education/Fitness at Concordia University-Chicago

River Forest, IL · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
28 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
29
Optimistic
28
Base Case
27
Pessimistic
Earnings $29,231/yr (-6% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (25% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (128,800 openings/yr)
ROI 3.7x earnings multiple
Ranked #440 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 and Physical Education/Fitness graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption		 Base Case
Gradual AI		 Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $532K $532K $496K
Earnings Multiple 3.7x 3.7x 3.4x
Probability of Field Employment 42% 42% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 29 28 27

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$145,032
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$67,096
54% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,000
9.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$50,705
73% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $29,231/yr, Health and Physical Education/Fitness graduates from Concordia University-Chicago land near the $31,057 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

An earnings multiple of 3.7x means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition, but not by a dramatic margin. Returns are positive but modest.

Some AI exposure exists in Health and Physical Education/Fitness's typical career paths, with 25% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 7% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $23,000 represents roughly 9 months of the $29,231 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #440 of 529 Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs, Concordia University-Chicago falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $50,705 show a 73% jump from the $29,231 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About Concordia University-Chicago

With 93% of applicants admitted, Concordia University-Chicago prioritizes broad access, a smaller institution with 1,337 students in River Forest, IL. With 45% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum. The average net cost of $67,096 over four years represents a 54% discount from published tuition.

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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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Health and Physical Education/Fitness at Other Schools

American Public University System ($51,381) Rice University ($51,110) Simmons University ($48,876) Lubbock Christian University ($46,359) University of Wisconsin-Platteville ($46,027) Southern Methodist University ($45,519) Valparaiso University ($44,937) Ashford University ($44,513)

Other Majors at Concordia University-Chicago

Health and Medical Administrative Services ($65,314) Human Resources Management and Services ($51,763) Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods ($44,618) Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas ($44,601) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($44,581) Criminology ($41,724) Psychology, General ($27,304)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Health and Physical Education/Fitness at Concordia University-Chicago?
A score of 28/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Health and Physical Education/Fitness. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Is Concordia University-Chicago a hidden gem for Health and Physical Education/Fitness?
After financial aid, the average student pays $67,096 over four years — 54% below the $145,032 sticker price. That gap makes the ROI significantly better than published tuition suggests.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →