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Health and Physical Education/Fitness at Shaw University

Raleigh, NC · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
24 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
25
Optimistic
24
Base Case
24
Pessimistic
Earnings $18,987/yr (-39% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (25% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (128,800 openings/yr)
ROI 5.5x earnings multiple
Ranked #514 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 $378K $378K $368K
Earnings Multiple 5.5x 5.5x 5.4x
Probability of Field Employment 42% 42% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 25 24 24

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$68,704
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$56,332
18% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$28,000
17.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $18,987/yr fall 39% below the $31,057 national median for Health and Physical Education/Fitness. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

At 5.5x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 25% task exposure — and the 2% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $28,000 debt load exceeds a year of the $18,987 starting salary, suggesting a multi-year repayment window before graduates break even financially.

At #514 out of 529 programs, Shaw University's financial outcomes for Health and Physical Education/Fitness trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Shaw University

Shaw University admits 30% of applicants, placing it among selective institutions, a smaller institution with 839 students in Raleigh, NC. Pell Grant recipients make up 65% of the student body — a marker of economic 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 →

Compare & Explore

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Health and Physical Education/Fitness at Other Schools

American Public University System ($51,381) Rice University ($51,110) Simmons University ($48,876) Lubbock Christian University ($46,359) University of Wisconsin-Platteville ($46,027) Southern Methodist University ($45,519) Valparaiso University ($44,937) Ashford University ($44,513)

Other Majors at Shaw University

Business Administration, Management and Operations ($34,652) Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies ($32,241) Social Work ($31,138) Criminal Justice and Corrections ($25,649)

Consider the Trade Route?

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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

How does Shaw University's Health and Physical Education/Fitness program score?
This program scores 24/100 — on the lower end for Health and Physical Education/Fitness. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Do Shaw University Health and Physical Education/Fitness graduates earn enough to justify the loans?
The debt-to-income ratio of 1.5x suggests an extended repayment window. Whether it's 'worth it' depends on career trajectory, not just first-year pay.
Why are Health and Physical Education/Fitness earnings lower at Shaw University?
Lower starting pay at Shaw University may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →