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Health & Physical Education at Texas A & M University-Commerce

Commerce, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Health and Physical Education/Fitness

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $36,305/yr (17% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (25% exposed)

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

ROI 13.1x earnings multiple (5.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #75 of 529 Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs Top 25%

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	$526K	$526K	$491K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.1x	13.1x	12.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.8x	5.8x	5.4x
Probability of Field Employment	42%	42%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	49	48	46

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$40,104

Out-of-state: $90,504 (5.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$45,072

-12% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,000

6.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$52,692

45% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $36,305 per year, Health & Physical Education graduates from Texas A & M University-Commerce earn slightly above the $31,057 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

With a 13.1x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

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 $20,000 against $36,305/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

Texas A & M University-Commerce ranks #75 among 529 Health & Physical Education programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

A 45% earnings increase from $36,305 to $52,692 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About Texas A & M University-Commerce

With 93% of applicants admitted, Texas A & M University-Commerce prioritizes broad access, enrolling 8,249 students in Commerce, TX. Pell Grant recipients make up 40% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.

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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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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 48/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Health & Physical Education at Texas A & M University-Commerce?

At 48/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Health & Physical Education programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Is Texas A & M University-Commerce one of the best schools for Health & Physical Education?

Among 529 Health & Physical Education programs, Texas A & M University-Commerce's #75 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.

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