Health & Physical Education at Davenport University

Grand Rapids, MI · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Health and Physical Education/Fitness
37 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
38
Optimistic
37
Base Case
36
Pessimistic
Earnings $34,380/yr (11% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (25% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (128,800 openings/yr)
ROI 5.6x earnings multiple
Ranked #274 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 $520K $520K $486K
Earnings Multiple 5.6x 5.6x 5.2x
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 (Sticker)
$93,296
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$79,952
14% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,750
9.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$51,060
49% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $34,380 per year, Health & Physical Education graduates from Davenport University earn slightly above the $31,057 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

At 5.6x 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 $25,750 debt-to-$34,380 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #274 out of 529 programs, Davenport University's financial outcomes for Health & Physical Education trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $34,380 to $51,060 shows 49% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Davenport University

With 97% of applicants admitted, Davenport University prioritizes broad access, a smaller institution with 3,213 students 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 Davenport University'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.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →