Health and Physical Education/Fitness at North Carolina A & T State University

Greensboro, NC · Public · Bachelor's Degree
35 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
36
Optimistic
35
Base Case
35
Pessimistic
Earnings $26,498/yr (-15% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (25% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (128,800 openings/yr)
ROI 17.1x earnings multiple (5.7x out-of-state)
Ranked #315 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 $461K $461K $437K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 17.1x 17.1x 16.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 5.7x 5.7x 5.4x
Probability of Field Employment 42% 42% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 36 35 35

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$26,992
Out-of-state: $81,632 (5.7x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$43,920
-63% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$29,000
13.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$38,460
45% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $26,498/yr, Health and Physical Education/Fitness graduates from North Carolina A & T State University land near the $31,057 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 17.1x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 25% task exposure — and the 5% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $29,000 debt load exceeds a year of the $26,498 starting salary, suggesting a multi-year repayment window before graduates break even financially.

At #315 out of 529 programs, North Carolina A & T State University's financial outcomes for Health and Physical Education/Fitness trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $26,498 to $38,460 shows 45% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About North Carolina A & T State University

North Carolina A & T State University accepts 46% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, enrolling 11,925 students in Greensboro, NC. 51% 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
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does North Carolina A & T State University's Health and Physical Education/Fitness program score?
This program scores 35/100 — on the lower end for Health and Physical Education/Fitness. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Do North Carolina A & T State University Health and Physical Education/Fitness graduates earn enough to justify the loans?
The debt-to-income ratio of 1.1x suggests an extended repayment window. Whether it's 'worth it' depends on career trajectory, not just first-year pay.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →