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Health & Physical Education at Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Health and Physical Education/Fitness

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $29,632/yr (-5% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (25% exposed)

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

ROI 10.6x earnings multiple (5.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #306 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	$429K	$429K	$410K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	10.6x	10.6x	10.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.1x	5.2x	4.9x
Probability of Field Employment	42%	42%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	36	35	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)

$40,520

Out-of-state: $83,280 (5.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$39,848

2% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,300

10.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (4 Year)

$39,222

32% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Eastern Kentucky University's Health & Physical Education program produces graduates earning $29,632/yr — within striking distance of the $31,057 national average for this field.

With a 10.6x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 4% 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 $25,300 against $29,632/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #306 ranking among 529 Health & Physical Education programs places Eastern Kentucky University in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

About Eastern Kentucky University

A 78% acceptance rate means Eastern Kentucky University is accessible to most applicants, enrolling 11,674 students in Richmond, KY.

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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 35/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Health & Physical Education at Eastern Kentucky University?

At 35/100, 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 →