Health & Physical Education at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Cincinnati, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Health and Physical Education/Fitness
37 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
38
Optimistic
37
Base Case
36
Pessimistic
Earnings $34,268/yr (10% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (25% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (128,800 openings/yr)
ROI 8.8x earnings multiple (3.9x out-of-state)
Ranked #282 of 529 Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs

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 $480K $480K $452K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 8.8x 8.8x 8.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 3.9x 3.9x 3.7x
Probability of Field Employment 42% 42% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 38 37 36

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$54,280
Out-of-state: $122,328 (3.9x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$92,624
-71% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,749
7.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$43,997
28% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $34,268 per year, Health & Physical Education graduates from University of Cincinnati-Main Campus earn slightly above the $31,057 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

At 8.8x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 25% task exposure — and the 6% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $21,749 debt-to-$34,268 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #282 out of 529 programs, University of Cincinnati-Main Campus's financial outcomes for Health & Physical Education trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $34,268 to $43,997 shows 28% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

With 88% of applicants admitted, University of Cincinnati-Main Campus prioritizes broad access, serving a student body of 29,094 in Cincinnati, OH.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Cincinnati-Main Campus's Health & Physical Education program score?
This program scores 37/100 — on the lower end for Health & Physical Education. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →