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Health and Physical Education/Fitness at Saint Mary's College of California

Moraga, CA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $34,444/yr (11% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (25% exposed)

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

ROI 2.7x earnings multiple

Ranked #347 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	$602K	$601K	$553K
Earnings Multiple	2.7x	2.7x	2.5x
Probability of Field Employment	42%	42%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	34	33	32

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$224,536

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$124,792

44% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,625

7.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$63,474

84% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $34,444 at Saint Mary's College of California come in 11% above the national median of $31,057 for Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs.

At 2.7x tuition cost, the financial math is tight. Decade earnings don't dramatically exceed what you paid, making school choice and aid packages critical.

The 8% 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 $21,625 against $34,444/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #347 ranking among 529 Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs places Saint Mary's College of California in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The $34,444-to-$63,474 earnings arc over five years reflects a 84% gain — well above average career growth for recent graduates.

About Saint Mary's College of California

Saint Mary's College of California accepts 89% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a smaller institution with 2,024 students in Moraga, CA. After financial aid, the average student pays $124,792 over four years — 44% below sticker price.

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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 33/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Health and Physical Education/Fitness at Saint Mary's College of California?

At 33/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

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