Health & Physical Education at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Eau Claire, WI · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Health and Physical Education/Fitness
47 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
48
Optimistic
47
Base Case
46
Pessimistic
Earnings $32,801/yr (6% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (25% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (128,800 openings/yr)
ROI 14.6x earnings multiple (7.3x out-of-state)
Ranked #101 of 529 Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs Top 25%

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 $544K $543K $505K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 14.6x 14.6x 13.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 7.3x 7.3x 6.8x
Probability of Field Employment 42% 42% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 48 47 46

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$37,108
Out-of-state: $74,064 (7.3x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$67,792
-83% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,842
8.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$54,139
65% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's Health & Physical Education graduates start at $32,801/yr — above the $31,057 national average, though not by a wide margin.

The 14.6x 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 7% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $22,842 debt-to-$32,801 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #101 out of 529 programs, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's Health & Physical Education program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

Earnings growth from $32,801 to $54,139 over five years (65% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

A 76% acceptance rate means University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is accessible to most applicants, with a mid-sized student body of 8,995 in Eau Claire, WI.

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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

How does University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's Health & Physical Education program score?
This program scores 47/100 — on the lower end for Health & Physical Education. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Why does University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire rank so high for Health & Physical Education?
The #101 ranking out of 529 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →