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Health & Physical Education at Friends University

Wichita, KS · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Health and Physical Education/Fitness
25 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
27
Optimistic
25
Base Case
25
Pessimistic
Earnings $24,870/yr (-20% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (25% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (128,800 openings/yr)
ROI 3.1x earnings multiple
Ranked #496 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 $406K $406K $392K
Earnings Multiple 3.1x 3.1x 3.0x
Probability of Field Employment 42% 42% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 27 25 25

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$130,992
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$103,008
21% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,500
10.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $24,870/yr fall 20% below the $31,057 national median for Health & Physical Education. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

The 3.1x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.

AI risk is moderate — 25% task exposure — and the 4% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $22,500 debt-to-$24,870 income ratio translates to about 11 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #496 out of 529 programs, Friends University's financial outcomes for Health & Physical Education trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Friends University

With a 56% acceptance rate, Friends University is moderately selective, a smaller institution with 1,015 students in Wichita, KS.

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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 →

Compare & Explore

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Health & Physical Education at Other Schools

American Public University System ($51,381) Rice University ($51,110) Simmons University ($48,876) Lubbock Christian University ($46,359) University of Wisconsin-Platteville ($46,027) Southern Methodist University ($45,519) Valparaiso University ($44,937) Ashford University ($44,513)

Other Majors at Friends University

Human Resources Management and Services ($54,539) Accounting and Related Services ($54,393) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($54,090) Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods ($46,313) Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities ($41,734) Criminal Justice and Corrections ($34,522) Psychology, General ($32,760) Zoology/Animal Biology ($24,692)

Consider the Trade Route?

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Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Friends University's Health & Physical Education program score?
This program scores 25/100 — on the lower end for Health & Physical Education. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Why are Health & Physical Education earnings lower at Friends University?
Lower starting pay at Friends University may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →