Health & Physical Education at Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus

Chillicothe, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Health and Physical Education/Fitness
56 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
56
Optimistic
56
Base Case
54
Pessimistic
Earnings $35,165/yr (13% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (25% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (128,800 openings/yr)
ROI 23.4x earnings multiple (15.8x out-of-state)
Ranked #9 of 529 Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs Top 5%

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 $580K $579K $535K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 23.5x 23.4x 21.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 15.8x 15.8x 14.6x
Probability of Field Employment 42% 42% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 56 56 54

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$24,712
Out-of-state: $36,680 (15.8x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$25,932
-5% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,000
7.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$60,673
73% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus's Health & Physical Education graduates start at $35,165/yr — above the $31,057 national average, though not by a wide margin.

The 23.4x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 25% task exposure — and the 8% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $23,000 debt-to-$35,165 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #9 out of 529 programs, Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus's Health & Physical Education program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

Earnings growth from $35,165 to $60,673 over five years (73% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus

a compact campus enrolling 777 students in Chillicothe, 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
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus's Health & Physical Education program score?
This program scores 56/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Health & Physical Education graduates.
Why does Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus rank so high for Health & Physical Education?
The #9 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 →