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Health and Physical Education/Fitness at Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $29,519/yr (-5% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (25% exposed)

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

ROI 24.5x earnings multiple (7.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #66 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 and Physical Education/Fitness graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$554K	$554K	$514K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	24.5x	24.5x	22.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.4x	7.4x	6.8x
Probability of Field Employment	42%	42%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	49	48	47

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$22,624

Out-of-state: $75,144 (7.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$43,988

-94% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$16,169

6.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$54,046

83% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Florida State University's Health and Physical Education/Fitness program produces graduates earning $29,519/yr — within striking distance of the $31,057 national average for this field.

With a 24.5x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 7% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Health and Physical Education/Fitness career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $16,169 against $29,519/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

Florida State University ranks #66 among 529 Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

The $29,519-to-$54,046 earnings arc over five years reflects a 83% gain — well above average career growth for recent graduates.

About Florida State University

Admission to Florida State University is competitive, with 25% of applicants accepted, with 31,812 students enrolled in Tallahassee, FL.

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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

What does a 48/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Health and Physical Education/Fitness at Florida State University?

At 48/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Is Florida State University one of the best schools for Health and Physical Education/Fitness?

Among 529 Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs, Florida State University's #66 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →