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Health & Physical Education at University of Florida-Online

Gainesville, FL · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Health and Physical Education/Fitness
59 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
60
Optimistic
59
Base Case
57
Pessimistic
Earnings $39,717/yr (28% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (25% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (128,800 openings/yr)
ROI 35.2x earnings multiple (8.2x out-of-state)
Ranked #3 of 529 Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs Top 1%

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 $546K $546K $507K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 35.2x 35.2x 32.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 8.2x 8.2x 7.6x
Probability of Field Employment 42% 42% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 60 59 57

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$15,504
Out-of-state: $66,316 (8.2x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$18,808
-21% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,000
4.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$57,216
44% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates of University of Florida-Online's Health & Physical Education program earn $39,717/yr in their first year — 28% above the $31,057 national median, a strong market signal for this institution.

The 35.2x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 25% task exposure — and the 7% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At $15,000 in median debt against $39,717 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

A #3 ranking out of 529 programs puts University of Florida-Online in the top 1% for Health & Physical Education. By our composite measure, very few programs deliver stronger results.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $39,717 to $57,216 shows 44% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of Florida-Online

With a 64% acceptance rate, University of Florida-Online is moderately selective, a compact campus enrolling 4,577 students in Gainesville, 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 & Physical Education 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 University of Florida-Online

Computer and Information Sciences, General ($90,651) Fire Protection ($86,740) Mechanical Engineering ($76,228) Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($73,711) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($52,032) Geography and Cartography ($43,856) Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication ($42,099) Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences ($40,691)

Consider the Trade Route?

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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

How does University of Florida-Online's Health & Physical Education program score?
This program scores 59/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Health & Physical Education graduates.
Why does University of Florida-Online rank so high for Health & Physical Education?
The #3 ranking out of 529 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →