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Health and Physical Education/Fitness at Indiana University-Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN · Public · Bachelor's Degree
47 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
48
Optimistic
47
Base Case
45
Pessimistic
Earnings $34,575/yr (11% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (25% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (128,800 openings/yr)
ROI 12.9x earnings multiple (4.0x out-of-state)
Ranked #86 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 $539K $539K $501K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 12.9x 12.9x 12.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 4.0x 4.0x 3.7x
Probability of Field Employment 42% 42% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 48 47 45

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$41,796
Out-of-state: $134,868 (4.0x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$45,632
-9% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,500
7.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$54,170
57% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $34,575/yr, edging above the $31,057 national average for Health and Physical Education/Fitness — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

The 12.9x 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-$34,575 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #86 out of 529 programs, Indiana University-Indianapolis's Health and Physical Education/Fitness program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

Earnings growth from $34,575 to $54,170 over five years (57% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Indiana University-Indianapolis

Indiana University-Indianapolis has a 81% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with a mid-sized student body of 16,582 in Indianapolis, IN.

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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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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 Indiana University-Indianapolis

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering ($73,122) Computer Engineering ($71,986) Biomedical/Medical Engineering ($71,852) Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions ($71,505) Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians ($70,887) Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions ($70,833) Mechanical Engineering ($69,746) Engineering, Other ($69,685)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Indiana University-Indianapolis's Health and Physical Education/Fitness program score?
This program scores 47/100 — on the lower end for Health and Physical Education/Fitness. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Why does Indiana University-Indianapolis rank so high for Health and Physical Education/Fitness?
The #86 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 →