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Health & Physical Education at Springfield College

Springfield, MA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Health and Physical Education/Fitness

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $34,191/yr (10% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (25% exposed)

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

ROI 3.3x earnings multiple

Ranked #308 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 & Physical Education graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$579K	$579K	$535K
Earnings Multiple	3.3x	3.3x	3.1x
Probability of Field Employment	42%	42%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	36	35	33

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$174,828

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$116,748

33% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,000

9.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$60,134

76% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $34,191/yr, edging above the $31,057 national average for Health & Physical Education — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

At 3.3x tuition cost in decade earnings, the ROI is moderate. This program pays for itself, but it's not a financial slam-dunk.

The 8% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Health & Physical Education career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $27,000 against $34,191/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #308 ranking among 529 Health & Physical Education programs places Springfield College in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The $34,191-to-$60,134 earnings arc over five years reflects a 76% gain — well above average career growth for recent graduates.

About Springfield College

Springfield College has a 70% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, a smaller institution with 1,916 students in Springfield, MA. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $116,748 — 33% less than the list 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 35/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Health & Physical Education at Springfield College?

At 35/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Health & Physical Education 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 →