Health & Physical Education at Ottawa University-Ottawa
Ottawa, KS · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Health and Physical Education/Fitness
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
29
Optimistic
27
Base Case
27
Pessimistic
Earnings
$30,426/yr (-2% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (25% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (128,800 openings/yr)
ROI
3.5x earnings multiple
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 | $494K | $494K | $465K |
| Earnings Multiple | 3.5x | 3.5x | 3.3x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 42% | 42% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 29 | 27 | 27 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$141,200
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
10.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$45,345
49% growth from Year 1
About Ottawa University-Ottawa
Ottawa University-Ottawa has a 80% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, a compact campus enrolling 935 students in Ottawa, KS.
See all programs and financial aid at Ottawa University-Ottawa →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 Ottawa University-Ottawa's Health & Physical Education program score?
This program scores 27/100 — on the lower end for Health & Physical Education. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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