Health & Physical Education at Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Health and Physical Education/Fitness
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
43
Optimistic
42
Base Case
41
Pessimistic
Earnings
$32,249/yr (4% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (25% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (128,800 openings/yr)
ROI
12.0x earnings multiple (4.3x 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 | $528K | $528K | $493K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 12.0x | 12.0x | 11.2x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.3x | 4.3x | 4.0x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 42% | 42% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 43 | 42 | 41 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$44,100
Out-of-state: $122,940 (4.3x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,463
8.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$51,508
60% growth from Year 1
About Western Oregon University
Western Oregon University accepts 99% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a smaller institution with 3,211 students in Monmouth, OR.
See all programs and financial aid at Western Oregon University →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 Western Oregon University's Health & Physical Education program score?
This program scores 42/100 — on the lower end for Health & Physical Education. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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