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Health & Physical Education at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Health and Physical Education/Fitness

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $43,506/yr (40% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (25% exposed)

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

ROI 9.2x earnings multiple (2.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #6 of 529 Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs Top 1%

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	$637K	$636K	$582K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	9.2x	9.2x	8.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	2.7x	2.7x	2.5x
Probability of Field Employment	42%	42%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	57	56	53

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$68,912

Out-of-state: $232,288 (2.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$59,328

14% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,924

5.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$73,196

68% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates of University of Michigan-Ann Arbor's Health & Physical Education program earn $43,506/yr in their first year — 40% above the $31,057 national median, a strong market signal for this institution.

A 9.2x earnings multiple over ten years puts this program in solid financial territory. Tuition is well-justified by projected earnings.

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 $18,924 in median debt against $43,506 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

Among 529 Health & Physical Education programs nationally, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor ranks #6 — elite territory by any measure of graduate financial outcomes.

The $43,506-to-$73,196 earnings arc over five years reflects a 68% gain — well above average career growth for recent graduates.

About University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor admits 18% of applicants, placing it among selective institutions, one of the larger campuses at 33,488 students in Ann Arbor, MI.

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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 56/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Health & Physical Education at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor?

At 56/100, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor's Health & Physical Education program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.

Is University of Michigan-Ann Arbor one of the best schools for Health & Physical Education?

Among 529 Health & Physical Education programs, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor's #6 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 →