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Health and Physical Education/Fitness at University of North Alabama

Florence, AL · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $29,714/yr (-4% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (25% exposed)

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

ROI 9.0x earnings multiple (4.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #324 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 and Physical Education/Fitness graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$429K	$429K	$411K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	8.9x	9.0x	8.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.8x	4.8x	4.6x
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)

$47,960

Out-of-state: $88,760 (4.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$44,096

8% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,000

8.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $29,714/yr, Health and Physical Education/Fitness graduates from University of North Alabama land near the $31,057 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

A 9.0x earnings multiple over ten years puts this program in solid financial territory. Tuition is well-justified by projected earnings.

The 4% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Health and Physical Education/Fitness career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $20,000 against $29,714/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #324 ranking among 529 Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs places University of North Alabama in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

About University of North Alabama

With 96% of applicants admitted, University of North Alabama prioritizes broad access, with a mid-sized student body of 5,468 in Florence, AL.

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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 34/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Health and Physical Education/Fitness at University of North Alabama?

At 34/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Health and Physical Education/Fitness 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 →