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Health & Physical Education at Eastern Illinois University

Charleston, IL · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Health and Physical Education/Fitness

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $34,511/yr (11% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (25% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (128,800 openings/yr)

ROI 9.7x earnings multiple (8.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #179 of 529 Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs Top 50%

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	$518K	$518K	$484K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	9.7x	9.7x	9.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	8.2x	8.2x	7.6x
Probability of Field Employment	42%	42%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	42	42	40

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$53,612

Out-of-state: $63,516 (8.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$56,372

-5% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,165

7.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$50,730

47% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $34,511 at Eastern Illinois University come in 11% above the national median of $31,057 for Health & Physical Education programs.

A 9.7x earnings multiple over ten years puts this program in solid financial territory. Tuition is well-justified by projected earnings.

The 7% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Health & Physical Education career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $22,165 against $34,511/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #179 ranking among 529 Health & Physical Education programs places Eastern Illinois University in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

A 47% earnings increase from $34,511 to $50,730 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About Eastern Illinois University

A 68% admission rate makes Eastern Illinois University accessible to a wide range of qualified students, a compact campus enrolling 4,398 students in Charleston, IL.

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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

What does a 42/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Health & Physical Education at Eastern Illinois University?

At 42/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Health & Physical Education programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →