Health and Physical Education/Fitness at Fitchburg State University

Fitchburg, MA · Public · Bachelor's Degree
55 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
56
Optimistic
55
Base Case
53
Pessimistic
Earnings $37,218/yr (20% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (25% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (128,800 openings/yr)
ROI 14.0x earnings multiple (9.0x out-of-state)
Ranked #13 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 $620K $620K $569K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 14.0x 14.0x 12.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 9.1x 9.0x 8.3x
Probability of Field Employment 42% 42% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 56 55 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)
$44,184
Out-of-state: $68,504 (9.0x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$61,728
-40% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,000
8.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$67,680
82% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $37,218 per year, Health and Physical Education/Fitness graduates from Fitchburg State University earn slightly above the $31,057 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

The 14.0x 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 8% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $26,000 debt-to-$37,218 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #13 out of 529 programs, Fitchburg State University's Health and Physical Education/Fitness program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

Earnings growth from $37,218 to $67,680 over five years (82% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Fitchburg State University

With 90% of applicants admitted, Fitchburg State University prioritizes broad access, a smaller institution with 2,825 students in Fitchburg, MA.

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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 Fitchburg State University's Health and Physical Education/Fitness program score?
This program scores 55/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Health and Physical Education/Fitness graduates.
Why does Fitchburg State University rank so high for Health and Physical Education/Fitness?
The #13 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 →