Health & Physical Education at Texas Southern University
Houston, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Health and Physical Education/Fitness
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
49
Optimistic
48
Base Case
47
Pessimistic
Earnings
$32,409/yr (4% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (25% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (128,800 openings/yr)
ROI
15.2x earnings multiple (6.4x 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 | $560K | $559K | $518K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 15.2x | 15.2x | 14.1x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 6.4x | 6.4x | 6.0x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 42% | 42% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 49 | 48 | 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)
$36,692
Out-of-state: $87,092 (6.4x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,500
9.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$56,348
74% growth from Year 1
About Texas Southern University
Texas Southern University has a 93% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, enrolling 6,619 students in Houston, TX. 71% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.
See all programs and financial aid at Texas Southern University →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
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Health & Physical Education at Texas Southern University?
A score of 48/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Health & Physical Education. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
What makes Texas Southern University's Health & Physical Education program stand out?
Ranked #78 of 529 programs nationally, Texas Southern University lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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