Health & Physical Education at Linfield University
McMinnville, OR · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Health and Physical Education/Fitness
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
46
Optimistic
45
Base Case
44
Pessimistic
Earnings
$31,285/yr (1% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (25% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (128,800 openings/yr)
ROI
4.8x 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 | $953K | $951K | $843K |
| Earnings Multiple | 4.8x | 4.8x | 4.3x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 42% | 42% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 46 | 45 | 44 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$198,120
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
10.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$99,698
219% growth from Year 1
About Linfield University
Linfield University accepts 88% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a smaller institution with 1,642 students in McMinnville, OR. The average net cost of $109,364 over four years represents a 45% discount from published tuition.
See all programs and financial aid at Linfield 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 Linfield University's Health & Physical Education program score?
This program scores 45/100 — on the lower end for Health & Physical Education. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Why does Linfield University rank so high for Health & Physical Education?
The #126 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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