Health & Physical Education at Miami University-Oxford

Oxford, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Health and Physical Education/Fitness
49 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
49
Optimistic
49
Base Case
46
Pessimistic
Earnings $40,486/yr (30% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (25% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (128,800 openings/yr)
ROI 7.9x earnings multiple (3.5x out-of-state)
Ranked #57 of 529 Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs Top 25%

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 $562K $561K $520K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 7.9x 7.9x 7.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 3.5x 3.5x 3.2x
Probability of Field Employment 42% 42% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 49 49 46

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$71,236
Out-of-state: $160,100 (3.5x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$110,648
-55% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,500
7.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$60,114
48% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates of Miami University-Oxford's Health & Physical Education program earn $40,486/yr in their first year — 30% above the $31,057 national median, a strong market signal for this institution.

At 7.9x 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 $24,500 debt-to-$40,486 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #57 out of 529 programs, Miami University-Oxford's Health & Physical Education program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $40,486 to $60,114 shows 48% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Miami University-Oxford

Miami University-Oxford has a 82% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with a mid-sized student body of 16,361 in Oxford, OH.

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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 →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Miami University-Oxford's Health & Physical Education program score?
This program scores 49/100 — on the lower end for Health & Physical Education. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Why does Miami University-Oxford rank so high for Health & Physical Education?
The #57 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. See full methodology →