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Health and Physical Education/Fitness at University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, HI · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $27,626/yr (-11% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (25% exposed)

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

ROI 10.7x earnings multiple (3.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #302 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 and Physical Education/Fitness graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$524K	$524K	$489K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	10.7x	10.7x	10.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.8x	3.8x	3.6x
Probability of Field Employment	42%	42%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	37	35	35

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$48,744

Out-of-state: $136,872 (3.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$52,724

-8% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,500

8.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$48,696

76% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $27,626/yr, roughly in line with the $31,057 national median for Health and Physical Education/Fitness. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

With a 10.7x 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 $19,500 against $27,626/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #302 ranking among 529 Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs places University of Hawaii at Manoa in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The $27,626-to-$48,696 earnings arc over five years reflects a 76% gain — well above average career growth for recent graduates.

About University of Hawaii at Manoa

A 70% admission rate makes University of Hawaii at Manoa accessible to a wide range of qualified students, serving 14,306 students in Honolulu, HI.

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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

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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 35/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Health and Physical Education/Fitness at University of Hawaii at Manoa?

At 35/100, 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 →