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Health & Physical Education at Vermont State University

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

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $37,493/yr (21% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (25% exposed)

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

ROI 11.2x earnings multiple (6.0x out-of-state)

Ranked #111 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	$510K	$510K	$477K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.2x	11.2x	10.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.0x	6.0x	5.6x
Probability of Field Employment	42%	42%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	46	46	44

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$45,600

Out-of-state: $85,632 (6.0x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$83,460

-83% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$50,326

34% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $37,493 per year, Health & Physical Education graduates from Vermont State University earn slightly above the $31,057 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

The 11.2x 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 6% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

Ranked #111 out of 529 programs, Vermont State University's Health & Physical Education program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $37,493 to $50,326 shows 34% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Vermont State University

With 83% of applicants admitted, Vermont State University prioritizes broad access, a compact campus enrolling 3,567 students in Randolph, 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

View all 7 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Vermont State University's Health & Physical Education program score?

This program scores 46/100 — on the lower end for Health & Physical Education. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

Why does Vermont State University rank so high for Health & Physical Education?

The #111 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 →