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Health & Physical Education at University of Vermont

Burlington, VT · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Health and Physical Education/Fitness

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $27,835/yr (-10% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (25% exposed)

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

ROI 8.1x earnings multiple (3.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #262 of 529 Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs Top 50%

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	$610K	$610K	$560K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	8.1x	8.1x	7.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.5x	3.5x	3.2x
Probability of Field Employment	42%	42%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	39	38	37

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$75,560

Out-of-state: $175,560 (3.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$83,440

-10% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,500

9.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$60,461

117% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Vermont's Health & Physical Education program produces graduates earning $27,835/yr — within striking distance of the $31,057 national average for this field.

A 8.1x earnings multiple over ten years puts this program in solid financial territory. Tuition is well-justified by projected earnings.

The 8% 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 $21,500 against $27,835/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #262 ranking among 529 Health & Physical Education programs places University of Vermont in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

The $27,835-to-$60,461 earnings arc over five years reflects a 117% gain — well above average career growth for recent graduates.

About University of Vermont

University of Vermont's 60% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, enrolling 11,614 students in Burlington, VT.

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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 38/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Health & Physical Education at University of Vermont?

At 38/100, 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 →