Health & Physical Education at Guilford College

Greensboro, NC · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Health and Physical Education/Fitness
26 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
27
Optimistic
26
Base Case
25
Pessimistic
Earnings $28,802/yr (-7% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (25% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (128,800 openings/yr)
ROI 3.2x earnings multiple
Ranked #482 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 & Physical Education graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption
Base Case
Gradual AI
Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $524K $523K $489K
Earnings Multiple 3.2x 3.2x 3.0x
Probability of Field Employment 42% 42% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 27 26 25

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$164,560
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$84,800
48% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
11.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$49,235
71% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $28,802/yr, Health & Physical Education graduates from Guilford College land near the $31,057 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 3.2x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.

AI risk is moderate — 25% task exposure — and the 7% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $27,000 debt-to-$28,802 income ratio translates to about 11 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #482 out of 529 programs, Guilford College's financial outcomes for Health & Physical Education trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $28,802 to $49,235 over five years (71% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Guilford College

With 84% of applicants admitted, Guilford College prioritizes broad access, a compact campus enrolling 1,011 students in Greensboro, NC. With 44% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum. After financial aid, the average student pays $84,800 over four years — 48% below sticker price.

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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

How does Guilford College's Health & Physical Education program score?
This program scores 26/100 — on the lower end for Health & Physical Education. 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 →