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Health & Physical Education at University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus

Waterbury, CT · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Health and Physical Education/Fitness

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $32,586/yr (5% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (25% exposed)

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

ROI 6.3x earnings multiple (2.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #294 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	$443K	$443K	$422K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	6.3x	6.3x	6.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	2.8x	2.8x	2.6x
Probability of Field Employment	42%	42%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	36	36	34

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$69,848

Out-of-state: $160,520 (2.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$35,584

49% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,500

7.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $32,586 track close to the $31,057 national median for Health & Physical Education programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

At 6.3x 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 5% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $21,500 debt-to-$32,586 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #294 out of 529 programs, University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus's financial outcomes for Health & Physical Education trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus

University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus has a 87% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, a smaller institution with 746 students in Waterbury, CT. 50% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $35,584 — 49% less than the list price.

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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

View all 7 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus's Health & Physical Education program score?

This program scores 36/100 — 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 →