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Health and Physical Education/Fitness at University of Nebraska at Kearney

Kearney, NE · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $34,385/yr (11% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (25% exposed)

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

ROI 15.6x earnings multiple (9.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #93 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	$517K	$517K	$484K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	15.6x	15.6x	14.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	9.1x	9.1x	8.5x
Probability of Field Employment	42%	42%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	48	47	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)

$33,208

Out-of-state: $57,040 (9.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$65,952

-99% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,541

7.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$50,597

47% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $34,385/yr, edging above the $31,057 national average for Health and Physical Education/Fitness — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

With a 15.6x 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 $22,541 against $34,385/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

University of Nebraska at Kearney ranks #93 among 529 Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

A 47% earnings increase from $34,385 to $50,597 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About University of Nebraska at Kearney

University of Nebraska at Kearney has a 86% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, a compact campus enrolling 4,130 students in Kearney, NE.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 47/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Health and Physical Education/Fitness at University of Nebraska at Kearney?

At 47/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Is University of Nebraska at Kearney one of the best schools for Health and Physical Education/Fitness?

Among 529 Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs, University of Nebraska at Kearney's #93 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 →