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Health and Physical Education/Fitness at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

Stillwater, OK · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $35,437/yr (14% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (25% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (128,800 openings/yr)

ROI 11.2x earnings multiple (4.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #202 of 529 Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Health and Physical Education/Fitness graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$457K	$457K	$433K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.2x	11.2x	10.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.4x	4.4x	4.2x
Probability of Field Employment	42%	42%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	42	41	39

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$40,936

Out-of-state: $103,016 (4.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$65,512

-60% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,500

6.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $35,437 per year, Health and Physical Education/Fitness graduates from Oklahoma State University-Main Campus earn slightly above the $31,057 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

With a 11.2x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 5% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Health and Physical Education/Fitness career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $20,500 against $35,437/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #202 ranking among 529 Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs places Oklahoma State University-Main Campus in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

About Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

With 71% of applicants admitted, Oklahoma State University-Main Campus prioritizes broad access, serving a student body of 20,814 in Stillwater, OK.

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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

What does a 41/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Health and Physical Education/Fitness at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus?

At 41/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Health and Physical Education/Fitness 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 →