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Health & Physical Education at University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, MS · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Health and Physical Education/Fitness

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $39,049/yr (26% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (25% exposed)

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

ROI 12.9x earnings multiple (10.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #71 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 & Physical Education graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$495K	$495K	$465K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.9x	12.9x	12.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	10.6x	10.6x	10.0x
Probability of Field Employment	42%	42%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	48	48	45

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$38,472

Out-of-state: $46,472 (10.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$56,896

-48% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,506

6.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$47,967

23% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $39,049 put University of Southern Mississippi's Health & Physical Education program 26% above the national median of $31,057 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.

With a 12.9x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 6% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Health & Physical Education career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $22,506 against $39,049/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

University of Southern Mississippi ranks #71 among 529 Health & Physical Education programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

A 23% earnings increase from $39,049 to $47,967 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About University of Southern Mississippi

University of Southern Mississippi accepts 99% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, enrolling 9,899 students in Hattiesburg, MS. 47% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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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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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 48/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Health & Physical Education at University of Southern Mississippi?

At 48/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Health & Physical Education programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Is University of Southern Mississippi one of the best schools for Health & Physical Education?

Among 529 Health & Physical Education programs, University of Southern Mississippi's #71 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 →