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Health & Physical Education at St Olaf College

Northfield, MN · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Health and Physical Education/Fitness

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $33,577/yr (8% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (25% exposed)

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

ROI 2.4x earnings multiple

Ranked #405 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	$557K	$556K	$516K
Earnings Multiple	2.4x	2.4x	2.3x
Probability of Field Employment	42%	42%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	30	30	28

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$227,880

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$91,008

60% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,000

8.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$56,481

68% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $33,577 per year, Health & Physical Education graduates from St Olaf College earn slightly above the $31,057 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

At 2.4x tuition cost, the financial math is tight. Decade earnings don't dramatically exceed what you paid, making school choice and aid packages critical.

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 $25,000 against $33,577/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #405 ranking among 529 Health & Physical Education programs places St Olaf College in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The $33,577-to-$56,481 earnings arc over five years reflects a 68% gain — well above average career growth for recent graduates.

About St Olaf College

St Olaf College accepts 52% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, with a smaller student body of 3,049 in Northfield, MN. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $91,008 — 60% less than the list price.

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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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Consider the Trade Route?

Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 30/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Health & Physical Education at St Olaf College?

At 30/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Health & Physical Education programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

What do students actually pay for Health & Physical Education at St Olaf College?

The 60% gap between sticker price and net cost means most students pay far less than $227,880. At a net cost of $91,008, the earnings multiple improves substantially.

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