Health & Physical Education at East Central University
Ada, OK · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Health and Physical Education/Fitness
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
35
Optimistic
34
Base Case
34
Pessimistic
Earnings
$29,616/yr (-5% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (25% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (128,800 openings/yr)
ROI
13.8x earnings multiple (6.3x out-of-state)
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 | $443K | $444K | $422K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 13.8x | 13.8x | 13.1x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 6.3x | 6.3x | 6.0x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 42% | 42% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 35 | 34 | 34 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$32,128
Out-of-state: $70,168 (6.3x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,068
6.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$36,143
22% growth from Year 1
About East Central University
A 66% admission rate makes East Central University accessible to a wide range of qualified students, a compact campus enrolling 2,157 students in Ada, OK.
See all programs and financial aid at East Central University →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
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does East Central University's Health & Physical Education program score?
This program scores 34/100 — 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.
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