Health & Physical Education at Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Health and Physical Education/Fitness
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
48
Optimistic
48
Base Case
46
Pessimistic
Earnings
$35,165/yr (13% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (25% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (128,800 openings/yr)
ROI
10.5x earnings multiple (6.0x 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 | $580K | $579K | $535K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 10.5x | 10.5x | 9.7x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 6.0x | 6.0x | 5.5x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 42% | 42% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 48 | 48 | 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)
$54,984
Out-of-state: $96,456 (6.0x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,000
7.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$60,673
73% growth from Year 1
About Ohio University-Main Campus
A 85% acceptance rate means Ohio University-Main Campus is accessible to most applicants, serving 18,456 students in Athens, OH.
See all programs and financial aid at Ohio 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 University-Main Campus?
A score of 48/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Health & Physical Education. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
What makes Ohio University-Main Campus's Health & Physical Education program stand out?
Ranked #74 of 529 programs nationally, Ohio 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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