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Health & Physical Education at University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Princess Anne, MD · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Health and Physical Education/Fitness

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $30,407/yr (-2% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (25% exposed)

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

ROI 14.0x earnings multiple (6.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #218 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	$499K	$499K	$468K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.0x	14.0x	13.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.3x	6.3x	5.9x
Probability of Field Employment	42%	42%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	41	40	39

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$35,592

Out-of-state: $78,912 (6.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$56,140

-58% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,000

10.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$46,071

52% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Maryland Eastern Shore's Health & Physical Education program produces graduates earning $30,407/yr — within striking distance of the $31,057 national average for this field.

With a 14.0x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 6% 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 $27,000 against $30,407/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #218 ranking among 529 Health & Physical Education programs places University of Maryland Eastern Shore in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

The $30,407-to-$46,071 earnings arc over five years reflects a 52% gain — well above average career growth for recent graduates.

About University of Maryland Eastern Shore

A 90% acceptance rate means University of Maryland Eastern Shore is accessible to most applicants, with a smaller student body of 2,165 in Princess Anne, MD. With 53% 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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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 40/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Health & Physical Education at University of Maryland Eastern Shore?

At 40/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Health & Physical Education programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

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