Health & Physical Education at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Health and Physical Education/Fitness
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
47
Optimistic
46
Base Case
44
Pessimistic
Earnings
$36,592/yr (18% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (25% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (128,800 openings/yr)
ROI
10.5x earnings multiple (3.5x 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 | $538K | $538K | $501K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 10.5x | 10.5x | 9.7x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.5x | 3.5x | 3.3x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 42% | 42% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 47 | 46 | 44 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$51,436
Out-of-state: $153,460 (3.5x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,250
6.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$54,863
50% growth from Year 1
About Ohio State University-Main Campus
Ohio State University-Main Campus accepts 51% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, with 44,617 students enrolled in Columbus, OH.
See all programs and financial aid at Ohio State University-Main Campus →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
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Health & Physical Education at Ohio State University-Main Campus?
A score of 46/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Health & Physical Education. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
What makes Ohio State University-Main Campus's Health & Physical Education program stand out?
Ranked #108 of 529 programs nationally, Ohio State University-Main Campus lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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