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Health & Physical Education at University of Hawaii at Hilo

Hilo, HI · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Health and Physical Education/Fitness

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $24,815/yr (-20% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (25% exposed)

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

ROI 16.8x earnings multiple (6.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #249 of 529 Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs Top 50%

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	$526K	$525K	$490K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	16.8x	16.8x	15.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.3x	6.3x	5.9x
Probability of Field Employment	42%	42%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	39	38	38

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$31,352

Out-of-state: $83,192 (6.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$48,252

-54% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,841

10.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$47,395

91% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $24,815 per year, Health & Physical Education graduates from University of Hawaii at Hilo earn below the $31,057 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

With a 16.8x 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 $21,841 against $24,815/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #249 ranking among 529 Health & Physical Education programs places University of Hawaii at Hilo in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

The $24,815-to-$47,395 earnings arc over five years reflects a 91% gain — well above average career growth for recent graduates.

About University of Hawaii at Hilo

With 90% of applicants admitted, University of Hawaii at Hilo prioritizes broad access, a smaller institution with 2,260 students in Hilo, HI.

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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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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 38/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Health & Physical Education at University of Hawaii at Hilo?

At 38/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Health & Physical Education programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Is University of Hawaii at Hilo a good choice for Health & Physical Education despite lower starting pay?

Starting salary is one data point. If University of Hawaii at Hilo's tuition is significantly below average, the ROI calculation can still work — lower earnings paired with lower costs can be a reasonable trade.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →