Health & Physical Education at Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, MO · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Health and Physical Education/Fitness
39 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
40
Optimistic
39
Base Case
37
Pessimistic
Earnings $35,314/yr (14% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (25% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (128,800 openings/yr)
ROI 6.2x earnings multiple
Ranked #233 of 529 Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs Top 50%

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 $520K $520K $486K
Earnings Multiple 6.2x 6.2x 5.8x
Probability of Field Employment 42% 42% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 40 39 37

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$84,400
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$74,064
12% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
9.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$51,444
46% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $35,314/yr, edging above the $31,057 national average for Health & Physical Education — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

At 6.2x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 25% task exposure — and the 7% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $27,000 debt-to-$35,314 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #233 out of 529 programs, Lindenwood University's Health & Physical Education offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $35,314 to $51,444 shows 46% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Lindenwood University

With a 66% acceptance rate, Lindenwood University is moderately selective, a compact campus enrolling 4,748 students in Saint Charles, MO.

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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
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Lindenwood University's Health & Physical Education program score?
This program scores 39/100 — 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. See full methodology →