Health & Physical Education at Eastern Oregon University
La Grande, OR · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Health and Physical Education/Fitness
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
44
Optimistic
43
Base Case
41
Pessimistic
Earnings
$32,584/yr (5% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (25% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (128,800 openings/yr)
ROI
12.2x earnings multiple (5.3x 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 | $522K | $522K | $488K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 12.2x | 12.2x | 11.4x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.3x | 5.3x | 5.0x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 42% | 42% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 44 | 43 | 41 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$42,684
Out-of-state: $98,484 (5.3x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,895
6.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$50,706
56% growth from Year 1
About Eastern Oregon University
With 99% of applicants admitted, Eastern Oregon University prioritizes broad access, a compact campus enrolling 2,201 students in La Grande, OR.
See all programs and financial aid at Eastern Oregon 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 Eastern Oregon University's Health & Physical Education program score?
This program scores 43/100 — 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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