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Health and Physical Education/Fitness at Bridgewater College

Bridgewater, VA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $30,243/yr (-3% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (25% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (128,800 openings/yr)

ROI 3.3x earnings multiple

Ranked #436 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	$547K	$547K	$508K
Earnings Multiple	3.3x	3.3x	3.1x
Probability of Field Employment	42%	42%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	30	29	28

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$165,400

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$80,692

51% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,000

10.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$53,447

77% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $30,243 track close to the $31,057 national median for Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

At 3.3x tuition cost in decade earnings, the ROI is moderate. This program pays for itself, but it's not a financial slam-dunk.

The 7% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Health and Physical Education/Fitness career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $26,000 against $30,243/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #436 ranking among 529 Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs places Bridgewater College in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The $30,243-to-$53,447 earnings arc over five years reflects a 77% gain — well above average career growth for recent graduates.

About Bridgewater College

Bridgewater College has a 91% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with a smaller student body of 1,388 in Bridgewater, VA. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $80,692 — 51% less than the list 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 →

Compare & Explore

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Consider the Trade Route?

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

What does a 29/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Health and Physical Education/Fitness at Bridgewater College?

At 29/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

What do students actually pay for Health and Physical Education/Fitness at Bridgewater College?

The 51% gap between sticker price and net cost means most students pay far less than $165,400. At a net cost of $80,692, the earnings multiple improves substantially.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →