Health & Physical Education at The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Health and Physical Education/Fitness
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
54
Optimistic
53
Base Case
51
Pessimistic
Earnings
$35,583/yr (15% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (25% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (128,800 openings/yr)
ROI
13.3x earnings multiple (3.6x 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 | $623K | $622K | $571K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 13.3x | 13.3x | 12.2x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.6x | 3.6x | 3.3x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 42% | 42% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 54 | 53 | 51 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$46,712
Out-of-state: $171,112 (3.6x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,730
7.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$67,127
89% growth from Year 1
About The University of Texas at Austin
Admission to The University of Texas at Austin is competitive, with 29% of applicants accepted, one of the larger campuses at 42,100 students in Austin, TX.
See all programs and financial aid at The University of Texas at Austin →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 The University of Texas at Austin?
A score of 53/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Health & Physical Education field.
What makes The University of Texas at Austin's Health & Physical Education program stand out?
Ranked #27 of 529 programs nationally, The University of Texas at Austin lands in the top 5%. 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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