Health & Physical Education at State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Health and Physical Education/Fitness
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
49
Optimistic
47
Base Case
47
Pessimistic
Earnings
$28,289/yr (-9% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (25% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (128,800 openings/yr)
ROI
17.5x earnings multiple (8.2x 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 | $616K | $616K | $565K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 17.5x | 17.5x | 16.0x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 8.2x | 8.2x | 7.5x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 42% | 42% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 49 | 47 | 47 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$35,260
Out-of-state: $74,900 (8.2x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,500
9.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$61,501
117% growth from Year 1
About State University of New York at Cortland
State University of New York at Cortland accepts 51% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, enrolling 5,896 students in Cortland, NY.
See all programs and financial aid at State University of New York at Cortland →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 State University of New York at Cortland's Health & Physical Education program score?
This program scores 47/100 — on the lower end for Health & Physical Education. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Why does State University of New York at Cortland rank so high for Health & Physical Education?
The #95 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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