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Health and Physical Education/Fitness at Stephen F Austin State University

Nacogdoches, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $38,249/yr (23% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (25% exposed)

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

ROI 12.3x earnings multiple (6.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #59 of 529 Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs Top 25%

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	$521K	$521K	$486K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.3x	12.3x	11.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.3x	6.3x	5.9x
Probability of Field Employment	42%	42%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	49	49	46

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$42,400

Out-of-state: $82,720 (6.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$60,608

-43% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$24,121

7.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$52,443

37% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $38,249 per year, Health and Physical Education/Fitness graduates from Stephen F Austin State University earn slightly above the $31,057 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

With a 12.3x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 7% 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 $24,121 against $38,249/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

Stephen F Austin State University ranks #59 among 529 Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

A 37% earnings increase from $38,249 to $52,443 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About Stephen F Austin State University

With 88% of applicants admitted, Stephen F Austin State University prioritizes broad access, with a mid-sized student body of 8,746 in Nacogdoches, TX.

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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 49/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Health and Physical Education/Fitness at Stephen F Austin State University?

At 49/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Is Stephen F Austin State University one of the best schools for Health and Physical Education/Fitness?

Among 529 Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs, Stephen F Austin State University's #59 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.

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