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Health & Physical Education at St. John Fisher University

Rochester, NY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Health and Physical Education/Fitness

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $36,273/yr (17% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (25% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (128,800 openings/yr)

ROI 3.4x earnings multiple

Ranked #291 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	$547K	$547K	$508K
Earnings Multiple	3.4x	3.4x	3.2x
Probability of Field Employment	42%	42%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	36	36	34

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$158,664

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$112,600

29% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,914

7.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$56,147

55% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $36,273 per year, Health & Physical Education graduates from St. John Fisher University earn slightly above the $31,057 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

At 3.4x tuition cost in decade earnings, the ROI is moderate. This program pays for itself, but it's not a financial slam-dunk.

The 7% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Health & Physical Education career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $22,914 against $36,273/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #291 ranking among 529 Health & Physical Education programs places St. John Fisher University in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The $36,273-to-$56,147 earnings arc over five years reflects a 55% gain — well above average career growth for recent graduates.

About St. John Fisher University

St. John Fisher University accepts 68% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, a compact campus enrolling 2,579 students in Rochester, NY.

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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 →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 36/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Health & Physical Education at St. John Fisher University?

At 36/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Health & Physical Education programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →