Health and Physical Education/Fitness at Washburn University

Topeka, KS · Public · Bachelor's Degree
37 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
38
Optimistic
37
Base Case
36
Pessimistic
Earnings $25,679/yr (-17% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (25% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (128,800 openings/yr)
ROI 13.9x earnings multiple (6.4x out-of-state)
Ranked #271 of 529 Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs

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 $531K $531K $495K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 13.9x 13.9x 12.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 6.4x 6.4x 6.0x
Probability of Field Employment 42% 42% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 38 37 36

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$38,312
Out-of-state: $82,328 (6.4x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$52,184
-36% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,500
10.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$48,649
89% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $25,679 per year, Health and Physical Education/Fitness graduates from Washburn University earn below the $31,057 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

The 13.9x 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 $21,500 debt-to-$25,679 income ratio translates to about 10 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #271 out of 529 programs, Washburn University's financial outcomes for Health and Physical Education/Fitness trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $25,679 to $48,649 over five years (89% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Washburn University

with a smaller student body of 4,093 in Topeka, KS.

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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 Washburn University's Health and Physical Education/Fitness program score?
This program scores 37/100 — on the lower end for Health and Physical Education/Fitness. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Why are Health and Physical Education/Fitness earnings lower at Washburn University?
Lower starting pay at Washburn University may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →