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Health & Physical Education at Nichols College

Dudley, MA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Health and Physical Education/Fitness
34 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
35
Optimistic
34
Base Case
33
Pessimistic
Earnings $32,564/yr (5% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (25% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (128,800 openings/yr)
ROI 3.6x earnings multiple
Ranked #332 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 $576K $576K $532K
Earnings Multiple 3.6x 3.6x 3.3x
Probability of Field Employment 42% 42% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 35 34 33

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$161,500
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$124,260
23% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
9.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$58,826
81% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $32,564/yr, roughly in line with the $31,057 national median for Health & Physical Education. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

At 3.6x tuition cost in decade earnings, the ROI is moderate. This program pays for itself, but it's not a financial slam-dunk.

The 8% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Health & Physical Education career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $27,000 against $32,564/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #332 ranking among 529 Health & Physical Education programs places Nichols College in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The $32,564-to-$58,826 earnings arc over five years reflects a 81% gain — well above average career growth for recent graduates.

About Nichols College

Nichols College accepts 88% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a smaller institution with 1,152 students in Dudley, MA.

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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 Nichols College

Accounting and Related Services ($53,761) Finance and Financial Management Services ($49,581) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($48,790) Criminal Justice and Corrections ($45,774) Business/Commerce, General ($44,801)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 34/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Health & Physical Education at Nichols College?
At 34/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Health & Physical Education programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →