Health & Physical Education at Cornerstone University

Grand Rapids, MI · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Health and Physical Education/Fitness
26 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
27
Optimistic
26
Base Case
26
Pessimistic
Earnings $27,327/yr (-12% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (25% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (128,800 openings/yr)
ROI 4.3x earnings multiple
Ranked #477 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 $497K $497K $467K
Earnings Multiple 4.3x 4.3x 4.0x
Probability of Field Employment 42% 42% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 27 26 26

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$116,400
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$89,536
23% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,625
10.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$44,505
63% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $27,327/yr, roughly in line with the $31,057 national median for Health & Physical Education. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

The 4.3x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.

AI risk is moderate — 25% task exposure — and the 6% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $24,625 debt-to-$27,327 income ratio translates to about 11 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #477 out of 529 programs, Cornerstone University's financial outcomes for Health & Physical Education trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $27,327 to $44,505 over five years (63% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Cornerstone University

Cornerstone University accepts 73% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a smaller student body of 1,387 in Grand Rapids, MI.

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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 Cornerstone University's Health & Physical Education program score?
This program scores 26/100 — 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 →