Health and Physical Education/Fitness at Saginaw Valley State University

University Center, MI · Public · Bachelor's Degree
39 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
40
Optimistic
39
Base Case
38
Pessimistic
Earnings $31,021/yr (-0% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (25% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (128,800 openings/yr)
ROI 10.6x earnings multiple (4.5x out-of-state)
Ranked #232 of 529 Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs Top 50%

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 $519K $519K $485K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 10.6x 10.6x 9.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 4.5x 4.5x 4.2x
Probability of Field Employment 42% 42% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 40 39 38

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$48,960
Out-of-state: $115,008 (4.5x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$58,328
-19% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,500
10.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$49,512
60% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $31,021/yr, Health and Physical Education/Fitness graduates from Saginaw Valley State University land near the $31,057 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 10.6x 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 $27,500 debt-to-$31,021 income ratio translates to about 11 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #232 out of 529 programs, Saginaw Valley State University's Health and Physical Education/Fitness offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth from $31,021 to $49,512 over five years (60% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Saginaw Valley State University

With 73% of applicants admitted, Saginaw Valley State University prioritizes broad access, enrolling 6,004 students in University Center, MI.

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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 Saginaw Valley State University's Health and Physical Education/Fitness program score?
This program scores 39/100 — on the lower end for Health and Physical Education/Fitness. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →