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Health and Physical Education/Fitness at Southeastern University

Lakeland, FL · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
26 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
27
Optimistic
26
Base Case
26
Pessimistic
Earnings $25,994/yr (-16% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (25% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (128,800 openings/yr)
ROI 3.2x earnings multiple
Ranked #472 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 $412K $396K
Earnings Multiple 3.2x 3.2x 3.1x
Probability of Field Employment 42% 42% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 27 26 26

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$126,928
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$120,836
5% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,250
10.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Southeastern University's Health and Physical Education/Fitness graduates start at $25,994/yr, trailing the $31,057 national average by 16%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

The 3.2x 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 $23,250 debt-to-$25,994 income ratio translates to about 11 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #472 out of 529 programs, Southeastern University's financial outcomes for Health and Physical Education/Fitness trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Southeastern University

A 74% acceptance rate means Southeastern University is accessible to most applicants, a smaller institution with 4,646 students in Lakeland, FL.

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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 Southeastern University

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($70,612) Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas ($47,966) Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods ($42,582) Criminal Justice and Corrections ($41,291) Radio, Television, and Digital Communication ($38,260) Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries ($35,209) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($34,939) Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology ($33,096)

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For students who prefer applied learning, trade programs can deliver strong earnings with significantly less debt and shorter time to employment.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Southeastern 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 Southeastern University?
Lower starting pay at Southeastern 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 →