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Health & Physical Education at University of Houston

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

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $30,035/yr (-3% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (25% exposed)

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

ROI 14.8x earnings multiple (6.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #109 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	$576K	$576K	$532K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.8x	14.8x	13.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.5x	6.5x	6.0x
Probability of Field Employment	42%	42%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	47	46	45

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$38,844

Out-of-state: $88,764 (6.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$55,412

-43% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,276

8.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$57,412

91% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $30,035/yr, roughly in line with the $31,057 national median for Health & Physical Education. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

With a 14.8x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 8% 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 $20,276 against $30,035/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

University of Houston ranks #109 among 529 Health & Physical Education programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

The $30,035-to-$57,412 earnings arc over five years reflects a 91% gain — well above average career growth for recent graduates.

About University of Houston

A 70% admission rate makes University of Houston accessible to a wide range of qualified students, one of the larger campuses at 37,175 students in Houston, TX. With 41% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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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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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 46/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Health & Physical Education at University of Houston?

At 46/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Health & Physical Education programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Is University of Houston one of the best schools for Health & Physical Education?

Among 529 Health & Physical Education programs, University of Houston's #109 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.

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