Health & Physical Education at Oregon State University-Cascades Campus
Bend, OR · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Health and Physical Education/Fitness
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
45
Optimistic
44
Base Case
43
Pessimistic
Earnings
$29,860/yr (-4% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (25% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (128,800 openings/yr)
ROI
12.0x earnings multiple (4.3x 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 | $603K | $603K | $555K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 12.0x | 12.0x | 11.0x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.3x | 4.3x | 4.0x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 42% | 42% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 45 | 44 | 43 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$50,376
Out-of-state: $139,776 (4.3x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,069
9.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$60,964
104% growth from Year 1
About Oregon State University-Cascades Campus
A 68% admission rate makes Oregon State University-Cascades Campus accessible to a wide range of qualified students, a compact campus enrolling 1,054 students in Bend, OR.
See all programs and financial aid at Oregon State University-Cascades 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 Oregon State University-Cascades Campus?
A score of 44/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Health & Physical Education. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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