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Health and Physical Education/Fitness at Thomas College

Waterville, ME · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
38 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
39
Optimistic
38
Base Case
36
Pessimistic
Earnings $38,348/yr (23% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (25% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (128,800 openings/yr)
ROI 3.8x earnings multiple
Ranked #255 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 $471K $471K $445K
Earnings Multiple 3.8x 3.8x 3.6x
Probability of Field Employment 42% 42% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 39 38 36

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$123,584
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$76,892
38% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,250
7.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $38,348 per year, Health and Physical Education/Fitness graduates from Thomas College earn slightly above the $31,057 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

The 3.8x 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 5% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $24,250 debt-to-$38,348 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #255 out of 529 programs, Thomas College's Health and Physical Education/Fitness offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

About Thomas College

With 97% of applicants admitted, Thomas College prioritizes broad access, a smaller institution with 688 students in Waterville, ME. The average net cost of $76,892 over four years represents a 38% discount from published tuition.

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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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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 Thomas College

Accounting and Related Services ($47,356) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($42,478) Criminal Justice and Corrections ($42,174) Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods ($38,994) Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology ($35,065) Psychology, General ($33,368)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Thomas College's Health and Physical Education/Fitness program score?
This program scores 38/100 — on the lower end for Health and Physical Education/Fitness. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →