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Health and Physical Education/Fitness at University of North Florida

Jacksonville, FL · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $33,364/yr (7% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (25% exposed)

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

ROI 20.2x earnings multiple (6.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #54 of 529 Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs Top 10%

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	$516K	$516K	$483K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	20.2x	20.2x	18.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.2x	6.2x	5.8x
Probability of Field Employment	42%	42%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	50	49	47

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$25,556

Out-of-state: $83,172 (6.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$41,412

-62% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$15,000

5.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$50,021

50% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of North Florida's Health and Physical Education/Fitness graduates start at $33,364/yr — above the $31,057 national average, though not by a wide margin.

With a 20.2x 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.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $15,000 in median debt clears quickly against $33,364 in annual earnings.

At #54 of 529 programs, this Health and Physical Education/Fitness program outperforms the majority of its peers. The top 10% ranking reflects consistently above-average outcomes.

A 50% earnings increase from $33,364 to $50,021 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About University of North Florida

University of North Florida's 62% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, serving 13,915 students in Jacksonville, 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 →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 49/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Health and Physical Education/Fitness at University of North Florida?

At 49/100, 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 →