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Health and Physical Education/Fitness at The University of Texas at Arlington

Arlington, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $30,499/yr (-2% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (25% exposed)

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

ROI 12.2x earnings multiple (4.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #169 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	$571K	$570K	$528K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.2x	12.2x	11.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.8x	4.8x	4.4x
Probability of Field Employment	42%	42%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	45	43	43

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$46,912

Out-of-state: $118,640 (4.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$60,940

-30% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$16,861

6.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$56,943

87% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $30,499 track close to the $31,057 national median for Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

With a 12.2x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

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 $16,861 against $30,499/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #169 ranking among 529 Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs places The University of Texas at Arlington in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

The $30,499-to-$56,943 earnings arc over five years reflects a 87% gain — well above average career growth for recent graduates.

About The University of Texas at Arlington

The University of Texas at Arlington has a 81% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, one of the larger campuses at 30,834 students in Arlington, 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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Consider the Trade Route?

Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 43/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Health and Physical Education/Fitness at The University of Texas at Arlington?

At 43/100, 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 →