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Health & Physical Education at Purdue University-Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Health and Physical Education/Fitness
46 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
47
Optimistic
46
Base Case
45
Pessimistic
Earnings $26,687/yr (-14% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (25% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (128,800 openings/yr)
ROI 16.2x earnings multiple (5.6x out-of-state)
Ranked #114 of 529 Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs Top 25%

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 $649K $648K $592K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 16.2x 16.2x 14.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 5.6x 5.6x 5.1x
Probability of Field Employment 42% 42% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 47 46 45

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$39,968
Out-of-state: $115,176 (5.6x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$55,780
-40% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,500
9.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$64,115
140% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $26,687/yr, roughly in line with the $31,057 national median for Health & Physical Education. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

The 16.2x 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 9% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $20,500 debt-to-$26,687 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #114 out of 529 programs, Purdue University-Main Campus's Health & Physical Education program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

Earnings growth from $26,687 to $64,115 over five years (140% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Purdue University-Main Campus

A 50% admission rate makes Purdue University-Main Campus accessible to a wide range of qualified students, one of the larger campuses at 39,637 students in West Lafayette, IN.

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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
View all 7 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

Compare & Explore

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Health & Physical Education at Other Schools

American Public University System ($51,381) Rice University ($51,110) Simmons University ($48,876) Lubbock Christian University ($46,359) University of Wisconsin-Platteville ($46,027) Southern Methodist University ($45,519) Valparaiso University ($44,937) Ashford University ($44,513)

Other Majors at Purdue University-Main Campus

Computer Science ($94,786) Computer Engineering ($89,965) Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering ($84,300) Industrial Engineering ($81,379) Chemical Engineering ($81,105) Mechanical Engineering ($80,374) Materials Engineering ($78,265) Construction Engineering ($76,966)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Purdue University-Main Campus's Health & Physical Education program score?
This program scores 46/100 — on the lower end for Health & Physical Education. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Why does Purdue University-Main Campus rank so high for Health & Physical Education?
The #114 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 →