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Health & Physical Education at University of Mount Union

Alliance, OH · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Health and Physical Education/Fitness

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $33,631/yr (8% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (25% exposed)

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

ROI 3.9x earnings multiple

Ranked #317 of 529 Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs

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	$548K	$548K	$509K
Earnings Multiple	3.9x	3.9x	3.6x
Probability of Field Employment	42%	42%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	35	35	33

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$141,600

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$90,156

36% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,000

9.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$55,235

64% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $33,631 at University of Mount Union come in 8% above the national median of $31,057 for Health & Physical Education programs.

At 3.9x tuition cost in decade earnings, the ROI is moderate. This program pays for itself, but it's not a financial slam-dunk.

The 7% 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 $33,631/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #317 ranking among 529 Health & Physical Education programs places University of Mount Union in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The $33,631-to-$55,235 earnings arc over five years reflects a 64% gain — well above average career growth for recent graduates.

About University of Mount Union

University of Mount Union accepts 80% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a smaller institution with 1,785 students in Alliance, OH. After financial aid, the average student pays $90,156 over four years — 36% below sticker price.

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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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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 35/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Health & Physical Education at University of Mount Union?

At 35/100, 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 →