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Health & Physical Education at University of Massachusetts-Boston

Boston, MA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Health and Physical Education/Fitness

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $37,703/yr (21% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (25% exposed)

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

ROI 10.2x earnings multiple (4.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #33 of 529 Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs Top 10%

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	$634K	$633K	$580K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	10.2x	10.2x	9.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.3x	4.3x	3.9x
Probability of Field Employment	42%	42%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	53	52	50

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$61,984

Out-of-state: $148,696 (4.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$73,128

-18% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,993

7.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$69,810

85% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $37,703 at University of Massachusetts-Boston come in 21% above the national median of $31,057 for Health & Physical Education programs.

With a 10.2x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 9% 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 $22,993 against $37,703/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

At #33 of 529 programs, this Health & Physical Education program outperforms the majority of its peers. The top 10% ranking reflects consistently above-average outcomes.

The $37,703-to-$69,810 earnings arc over five years reflects a 85% gain — well above average career growth for recent graduates.

About University of Massachusetts-Boston

University of Massachusetts-Boston accepts 83% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a mid-sized student body of 11,848 in Boston, MA. Pell Grant recipients make up 43% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.

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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 does a 52/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Health & Physical Education at University of Massachusetts-Boston?

At 52/100, University of Massachusetts-Boston's Health & Physical Education program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.

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