Health & Physical Education at University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Health and Physical Education/Fitness
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
48
Optimistic
48
Base Case
45
Pessimistic
Earnings
$39,049/yr (26% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (25% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (128,800 openings/yr)
ROI
12.9x earnings multiple (10.6x out-of-state)
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 | $495K | $495K | $465K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 12.9x | 12.9x | 12.1x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 10.6x | 10.6x | 10.0x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 42% | 42% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 48 | 48 | 45 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$38,472
Out-of-state: $46,472 (10.6x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,506
6.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$47,967
23% growth from Year 1
About University of Southern Mississippi
University of Southern Mississippi accepts 99% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, enrolling 9,899 students in Hattiesburg, MS. 47% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Southern Mississippi →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 48/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Health & Physical Education at University of Southern Mississippi?
At 48/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Health & Physical Education programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.
Is University of Southern Mississippi one of the best schools for Health & Physical Education?
Among 529 Health & Physical Education programs, University of Southern Mississippi's #71 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.
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