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Health and Physical Education/Fitness at University of Wisconsin-Parkside

Kenosha, WI · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $30,655/yr (-1% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (25% exposed)

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

ROI 21.6x earnings multiple (10.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #21 of 529 Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs Top 5%

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	$678K	$677K	$616K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	21.6x	21.6x	19.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	10.3x	10.3x	9.3x
Probability of Field Employment	42%	42%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	55	54	53

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$31,420

Out-of-state: $65,988 (10.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$40,176

-28% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,625

8.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$70,830

131% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $30,655/yr, Health and Physical Education/Fitness graduates from University of Wisconsin-Parkside land near the $31,057 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 21.6x 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 9% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $20,625 debt-to-$30,655 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #21 out of 529 programs, University of Wisconsin-Parkside's Health and Physical Education/Fitness program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

Earnings growth from $30,655 to $70,830 over five years (131% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Wisconsin-Parkside

With 73% of applicants admitted, University of Wisconsin-Parkside prioritizes broad access, a smaller institution with 2,951 students in Kenosha, 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-Parkside's Health and Physical Education/Fitness program score?

This program scores 54/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Health and Physical Education/Fitness graduates.

Why does University of Wisconsin-Parkside rank so high for Health and Physical Education/Fitness?

The #21 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 →