Health & Physical Education at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Health and Physical Education/Fitness
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
49
Optimistic
48
Base Case
47
Pessimistic
Earnings
$31,187/yr (0% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (25% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (128,800 openings/yr)
ROI
11.0x earnings multiple (5.1x out-of-state)
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 | $703K | $702K | $637K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 11.0x | 11.0x | 10.0x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.1x | 5.1x | 4.6x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 42% | 42% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 49 | 48 | 47 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$64,016
Out-of-state: $138,004 (5.1x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,986
7.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$74,221
138% growth from Year 1
About University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's 44% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, one of the larger campuses at 34,623 students in Champaign, IL.
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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 & Physical Education at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?
A score of 48/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Health & Physical Education. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
What makes University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Health & Physical Education program stand out?
Ranked #68 of 529 programs nationally, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign lands in the top 25%. 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.
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