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Health & Physical Education at Simpson College

Indianola, IA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Health and Physical Education/Fitness
35 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
36
Optimistic
35
Base Case
33
Pessimistic
Earnings $38,158/yr (23% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (25% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (128,800 openings/yr)
ROI 2.9x earnings multiple
Ranked #304 of 529 Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs

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 $537K $536K $500K
Earnings Multiple 2.9x 2.9x 2.7x
Probability of Field Employment 42% 42% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 36 35 33

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$184,848
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$88,924
52% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
8.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$55,150
45% growth from Year 1

About Simpson College

A 89% acceptance rate means Simpson College is accessible to most applicants, with a smaller student body of 1,130 in Indianola, IA. The average net cost of $88,924 over four years represents a 52% discount from published tuition.

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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 Simpson College

Computer Science ($70,950) Accounting and Related Services ($60,717) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($56,812) Human Services, General ($46,184) Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas ($44,872) Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities ($43,635) Criminal Justice and Corrections ($42,862) Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods ($42,760)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Health & Physical Education at Simpson College?
A score of 35/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Health & Physical Education. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Is Simpson College a hidden gem for Health & Physical Education?
After financial aid, the average student pays $88,924 over four years — 52% below the $184,848 sticker price. That gap makes the ROI significantly better than published tuition suggests.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →