Health & Physical Education at CUNY Lehman College

Bronx, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Health and Physical Education/Fitness
37 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
38
Optimistic
37
Base Case
36
Pessimistic
Earnings $29,538/yr (-5% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (25% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (128,800 openings/yr)
ROI 14.5x earnings multiple (7.0x out-of-state)
Ranked #279 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 $428K $429K $410K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 14.5x 14.5x 13.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 7.0x 7.0x 6.7x
Probability of Field Employment 42% 42% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 38 37 36

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$29,640
Out-of-state: $61,440 (7.0x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$13,928
53% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$9,880
4.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

CUNY Lehman College's Health & Physical Education program produces graduates earning $29,538/yr — within striking distance of the $31,057 national average for this field.

The 14.5x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 25% task exposure — and the 4% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $9,880 in median debt clears quickly against $29,538 in annual earnings.

At #279 out of 529 programs, CUNY Lehman College's financial outcomes for Health & Physical Education trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About CUNY Lehman College

CUNY Lehman College's 55% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, serving 10,438 students in Bronx, NY. With 61% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum. After financial aid, the average student pays $13,928 over four years — 53% below sticker price.

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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 CUNY Lehman College's Health & Physical Education program score?
This program scores 37/100 — on the lower end for Health & Physical Education. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How affordable is Health & Physical Education at CUNY Lehman College after financial aid?
Sticker price is $29,640, but the average net cost is $13,928 — a 53% discount. For students who qualify for aid, this program is considerably more affordable than it appears.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →