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Health & Physical Education at University of New Orleans

New Orleans, LA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Health and Physical Education/Fitness

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $25,262/yr (-19% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (25% exposed)

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

ROI 13.5x earnings multiple (8.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #330 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	$496K	$496K	$466K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.5x	13.5x	12.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	8.8x	8.8x	8.3x
Probability of Field Employment	42%	42%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	35	34	33

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$36,688

Out-of-state: $56,032 (8.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$44,588

-22% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,668

8.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$43,365

72% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $25,262 place University of New Orleans below the $31,057 national median for Health & Physical Education — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

The 13.5x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 25% task exposure — and the 6% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $18,668 debt-to-$25,262 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #330 out of 529 programs, University of New Orleans's financial outcomes for Health & Physical Education trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $25,262 to $43,365 over five years (72% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of New Orleans

A 67% admission rate makes University of New Orleans accessible to a wide range of qualified students, a compact campus enrolling 4,479 students in New Orleans, LA. 40% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic 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

View all 7 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of New Orleans's Health & Physical Education program score?

This program scores 34/100 — on the lower end for Health & Physical Education. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

Why are Health & Physical Education earnings lower at University of New Orleans?

Lower starting pay at University of New Orleans may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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