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Health and Physical Education/Fitness at La Sierra University

Riverside, CA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $25,899/yr (-17% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (25% exposed)

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

ROI 2.9x earnings multiple

Ranked #471 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	$411K	$411K	$396K
Earnings Multiple	2.9x	2.9x	2.8x
Probability of Field Employment	42%	42%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	27	26	25

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$143,640

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$104,868

27% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,416

11.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $25,899 per year, Health and Physical Education/Fitness graduates from La Sierra University earn below the $31,057 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

An earnings multiple of 2.9x means the program roughly breaks even in financial terms over ten years. Non-financial factors need to justify the investment.

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

The $25,416 debt-to-$25,899 income ratio translates to about 12 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #471 out of 529 programs, La Sierra University's financial outcomes for Health and Physical Education/Fitness trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About La Sierra University

With 93% of applicants admitted, La Sierra University prioritizes broad access, a smaller institution with 1,155 students in Riverside, CA. With 47% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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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

How does La Sierra University's Health and Physical Education/Fitness program score?

This program scores 26/100 — 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 La Sierra University?

Lower starting pay at La Sierra 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 →