Health & Physical Education at El Paso Community College

El Paso, TX · Public · Associate Degree · Health and Physical Education/Fitness

one of the larger campuses at 22,893 students in El Paso, TX.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $21,750 place El Paso Community College below the $25,677 national median for Health & Physical Education — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

With a 54.8x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 38% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Health & Physical Education career paths face changes, but the trade's physical demands provide a buffer.

A #7 ranking among 20 Health & Physical Education programs places El Paso Community College in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

The $21,750-to-$33,095 earnings arc over five years reflects a 52% gain — well above average career growth for trade school graduates.

50 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
43
Low End
50
Score
51
High End
Earnings $21,750/yr (-15% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (75% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (128,800 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$365K
11.1% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
55.7x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
7 of 7
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition (In-State)
$6,548
Out-of-state: $10,628
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$33,095
52% growth from Year 1

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Health & Physical Education graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Entertainment and recreation managers, except gambling $77,180 +7.7% 65%
Recreation and fitness studies teachers, postsecondary $75,890 +2.4% 44%
Athletes and sports competitors $62,360 +5.5% 100%
Entertainment and recreation managers, except gambling
$77,180
+7.7% growth 65% AI-proof
Recreation and fitness studies teachers, postsecondary
$75,890
+2.4% growth 44% AI-proof
Athletes and sports competitors
$62,360
+5.5% growth 100% AI-proof

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Health & Physical Education Career Guide

Explore what Health & Physical Education graduates do, from entry-level roles to long-term career paths across 20 programs nationwide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 50/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Health & Physical Education at El Paso Community College?
A score of 50/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Health & Physical Education field.
Why are Health & Physical Education earnings lower at El Paso Community College?
Lower starting pay at El Paso Community College may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.
How sensitive is Health & Physical Education to AI disruption?
AI sensitivity is moderate-to-notable: a 38% difference between optimistic and pessimistic outcomes. The base case — our most likely scenario — falls between these extremes.
What's the job market like for Health & Physical Education from El Paso Community College?
With approximately 128,800 annual openings across mapped careers, Health & Physical Education offers a very large employment pool. El Paso Community College graduates enter a market shaped by consistent replacement demand and industry growth.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →