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Health & Physical Education at The University of Texas at San Antonio

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

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $30,160/yr (-3% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (25% exposed)

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

ROI 15.7x earnings multiple (6.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #110 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	$567K	$566K	$524K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	15.8x	15.7x	14.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.5x	6.4x	6.0x
Probability of Field Employment	42%	42%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	47	46	45

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$35,964

Out-of-state: $87,860 (6.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$44,936

-25% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,885

8.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$56,195

86% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $30,160/yr, roughly in line with the $31,057 national median for Health & Physical Education. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

With a 15.7x 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 $21,885 against $30,160/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

The University of Texas at San Antonio ranks #110 among 529 Health & Physical Education programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

The $30,160-to-$56,195 earnings arc over five years reflects a 86% gain — well above average career growth for recent graduates.

About The University of Texas at San Antonio

The University of Texas at San Antonio accepts 88% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, serving a student body of 29,675 in San Antonio, TX. With 42% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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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

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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 46/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Health & Physical Education at The University of Texas at San Antonio?

At 46/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Health & Physical Education programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Is The University of Texas at San Antonio one of the best schools for Health & Physical Education?

Among 529 Health & Physical Education programs, The University of Texas at San Antonio's #110 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 →