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Health and Physical Education/Fitness at Friends University

Wichita, KS · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
25 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
27
Optimistic
25
Base Case
25
Pessimistic
Earnings $24,870/yr (-20% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (25% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (128,800 openings/yr)
ROI 3.1x earnings multiple
Ranked #496 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 $406K $406K $392K
Earnings Multiple 3.1x 3.1x 3.0x
Probability of Field Employment 42% 42% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 27 25 25

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$130,992
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$103,008
21% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,500
10.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $24,870/yr fall 20% below the $31,057 national median for Health and Physical Education/Fitness. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

The 3.1x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.

AI risk is moderate — 25% task exposure — and the 4% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $22,500 debt-to-$24,870 income ratio translates to about 11 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #496 out of 529 programs, Friends University's financial outcomes for Health and Physical Education/Fitness trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Friends University

With a 56% acceptance rate, Friends University is moderately selective, a smaller institution with 1,015 students in Wichita, 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 →

Compare & Explore

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Health and Physical Education/Fitness at Other Schools

American Public University System ($51,381) Rice University ($51,110) Simmons University ($48,876) Lubbock Christian University ($46,359) University of Wisconsin-Platteville ($46,027) Southern Methodist University ($45,519) Valparaiso University ($44,937) Ashford University ($44,513)

Other Majors at Friends University

Human Resources Management and Services ($54,539) Accounting and Related Services ($54,393) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($54,090) Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods ($46,313) Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities ($41,734) Criminal Justice and Corrections ($34,522) Psychology, General ($32,760) Zoology/Animal Biology ($24,692)

Consider the Trade Route?

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Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Friends University's Health and Physical Education/Fitness program score?
This program scores 25/100 — 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 Friends University?
Lower starting pay at Friends 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 →