Health and Physical Education/Fitness at University of Southern Maine

Portland, ME · Public · Bachelor's Degree
34 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
35
Optimistic
34
Base Case
33
Pessimistic
Earnings $29,478/yr (-5% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (25% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (128,800 openings/yr)
ROI 9.8x earnings multiple (4.0x out-of-state)
Ranked #331 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 $428K $428K $410K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 9.8x 9.8x 9.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 3.9x 4.0x 3.8x
Probability of Field Employment 42% 42% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 35 34 33

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$43,680
Out-of-state: $108,416 (4.0x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$46,916
-7% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,421
9.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

University of Southern Maine's Health and Physical Education/Fitness program produces graduates earning $29,478/yr — within striking distance of the $31,057 national average for this field.

At 9.8x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 25% task exposure — and the 4% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $24,421 debt-to-$29,478 income ratio translates to about 10 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #331 out of 529 programs, University of Southern Maine's financial outcomes for Health and Physical Education/Fitness trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About University of Southern Maine

A 79% acceptance rate means University of Southern Maine is accessible to most applicants, with a smaller student body of 4,245 in Portland, ME.

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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

How does University of Southern Maine's Health and Physical Education/Fitness program score?
This program scores 34/100 — 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 →