Health & Physical Education at University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Health and Physical Education/Fitness
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
55
Optimistic
54
Base Case
53
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)
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 | $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)
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,625
8.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$70,830
131% growth from Year 1
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.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Wisconsin-Parkside →Top Career Paths
Entertainment and recreation managers, except gambling
$77,180/yr
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$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 & Physical Education program score?
This program scores 54/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Health & Physical Education graduates.
Why does University of Wisconsin-Parkside rank so high for Health & Physical Education?
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.
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