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Health & Physical Education at The University of Texas at Tyler

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

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $33,957/yr (9% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (25% exposed)

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

ROI 13.2x earnings multiple (5.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #128 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	$522K	$522K	$487K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.2x	13.2x	12.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.2x	5.2x	4.8x
Probability of Field Employment	42%	42%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	46	45	44

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$39,680

Out-of-state: $100,792 (5.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$55,724

-40% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$16,124

5.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$51,199

51% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $33,957/yr, edging above the $31,057 national average for Health & Physical Education — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

The 13.2x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 25% task exposure — and the 7% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At $16,124 in median debt against $33,957 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

Ranked #128 out of 529 programs, The University of Texas at Tyler's Health & Physical Education program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

Earnings growth from $33,957 to $51,199 over five years (51% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About The University of Texas at Tyler

The University of Texas at Tyler has a 92% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, enrolling 7,009 students in Tyler, TX.

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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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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

How does The University of Texas at Tyler's Health & Physical Education program score?

This program scores 45/100 — on the lower end for Health & Physical Education. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

Why does The University of Texas at Tyler rank so high for Health & Physical Education?

The #128 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. See full methodology →