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Health and Physical Education/Fitness at University of Florida

Gainesville, FL · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $39,717/yr (28% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (25% exposed)

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

ROI 21.4x earnings multiple (4.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #4 of 529 Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs Top 1%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Health and Physical Education/Fitness graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$546K	$546K	$507K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	21.4x	21.4x	19.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.8x	4.8x	4.4x
Probability of Field Employment	42%	42%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	58	58	55

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$25,524

Out-of-state: $114,636 (4.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$25,404

0% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$15,000

4.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$57,216

44% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $39,717 put University of Florida's Health and Physical Education/Fitness program 28% above the national median of $31,057 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 21.4x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Health and Physical Education/Fitness's typical career paths, with 25% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 7% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $39,717 far exceeding the $15,000 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Ranked #4 of 529 Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs nationally, University of Florida sits in the top 1% — one of the strongest programs in the country by financial outcomes.

Earnings grow from $39,717 to $57,216 over five years — a 44% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of Florida

University of Florida accepts 24% of applicants — selective, though not ultra-competitive, one of the larger campuses at 34,102 students in Gainesville, FL.

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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

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Health and Physical Education/Fitness at University of Florida?

A score of 58/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Health and Physical Education/Fitness field.

What makes University of Florida's Health and Physical Education/Fitness program stand out?

Ranked #4 of 529 programs nationally, University of Florida lands in the top 1%. 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. See full methodology →