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Health & Physical Education at Carthage College

Kenosha, WI · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Health and Physical Education/Fitness

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $36,638/yr (18% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (25% exposed)

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

ROI 3.8x earnings multiple

Ranked #264 of 529 Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs Top 50%

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	$550K	$550K	$511K
Earnings Multiple	3.8x	3.8x	3.5x
Probability of Field Employment	42%	42%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	38	38	36

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$146,000

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$99,252

32% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,949

8.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$56,766

55% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $36,638 per year, Health & Physical Education graduates from Carthage College earn slightly above the $31,057 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

At 3.8x 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 & Physical Education career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $26,949 against $36,638/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #264 ranking among 529 Health & Physical Education programs places Carthage College in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

The $36,638-to-$56,766 earnings arc over five years reflects a 55% gain — well above average career growth for recent graduates.

About Carthage College

With 84% of applicants admitted, Carthage College prioritizes broad access, a smaller institution with 2,628 students in Kenosha, WI. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $99,252 — 32% 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 →

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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

What does a 38/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Health & Physical Education at Carthage College?

At 38/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Health & Physical Education programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

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