Health & Physical Education at Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Health and Physical Education/Fitness
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
48
Optimistic
47
Base Case
45
Pessimistic
Earnings
$34,575/yr (11% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (25% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (128,800 openings/yr)
ROI
12.9x earnings multiple (4.0x 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 | $539K | $539K | $501K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 12.9x | 12.9x | 12.0x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.0x | 4.0x | 3.7x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 42% | 42% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 48 | 47 | 45 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$41,796
Out-of-state: $134,868 (4.0x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,500
7.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$54,170
57% growth from Year 1
About Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indiana University-Indianapolis has a 81% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with a mid-sized student body of 16,582 in Indianapolis, IN.
See all programs and financial aid at Indiana University-Indianapolis →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 Indiana University-Indianapolis's Health & Physical Education program score?
This program scores 47/100 — on the lower end for Health & Physical Education. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Why does Indiana University-Indianapolis rank so high for Health & Physical Education?
The #86 ranking out of 529 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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