Health & Physical Education at Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Health and Physical Education/Fitness
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
36
Optimistic
35
Base Case
34
Pessimistic
Earnings
$31,538/yr (2% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (25% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (128,800 openings/yr)
ROI
3.7x earnings multiple
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 | $616K | $615K | $565K |
| Earnings Multiple | 3.7x | 3.7x | 3.4x |
| 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 (Sticker)
$166,512
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,375
7.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$63,657
102% growth from Year 1
About Elmhurst University
Elmhurst University accepts 76% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a smaller student body of 2,954 in Elmhurst, IL. The average net cost of $84,252 over four years represents a 49% discount from published tuition.
See all programs and financial aid at Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst University's Health & Physical Education program score?
This program scores 35/100 — 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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