Health & Physical Education at Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Health and Physical Education/Fitness
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)
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)
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,500
9.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$64,115
140% growth from Year 1
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.
See all programs and financial aid at Purdue 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
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.
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