Health & Physical Education at Riverside City College

Riverside, CA · Public · Associate Degree · Health and Physical Education/Fitness

serving 17,361 students in Riverside, CA.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $25,516/yr, roughly in line with the $25,677 national median for Health & Physical Education. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

The 124.2x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. Trade programs often deliver strong ratios, and this one is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 25% task exposure — and the 25% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Health & Physical Education graduates.

A #2 ranking out of 20 Health & Physical Education programs nationally puts Riverside City College in the top 10% — a strong but not elite position.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $25,516 to $33,750 shows 32% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

61 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
56
Low End
61
Score
62
High End
Earnings $25,516/yr (-1% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (75% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (128,800 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$357K
7.2% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
125.6x
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)
$2,840
Out-of-state: $22,460
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$33,750
32% 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 is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Health & Physical Education at Riverside City College?
A score of 61/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Health & Physical Education field.
Is there demand for Health & Physical Education workers?
At 128,800 annual openings, Health & Physical Education has a very large employment base. Riverside City College graduates benefit from broad demand, particularly given consistent replacement demand and industry growth.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →