Health and Physical Education/Fitness at Elizabeth City State University

Elizabeth City, NC · Public · Bachelor's Degree
39 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
40
Optimistic
39
Base Case
39
Pessimistic
Earnings $26,821/yr (-14% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (25% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (128,800 openings/yr)
ROI 32.2x earnings multiple (14.8x out-of-state)
Ranked #235 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 and Physical Education/Fitness graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption
Base Case
Gradual AI
Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $440K $440K $419K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 32.2x 32.2x 30.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 14.8x 14.8x 14.1x
Probability of Field Employment 42% 42% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 40 39 39

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$13,648
Out-of-state: $29,648 (14.8x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$28,948
-112% less than sticker · See by income
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$34,785
30% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $26,821 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.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 32.2x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Health and Physical Education/Fitness's typical career paths, with 25% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 5% gap from the optimistic case.

At #235 of 529 Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs, Elizabeth City State University scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Earnings grow from $26,821 to $34,785 over five years — a 30% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About Elizabeth City State University

Elizabeth City State University has a 70% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, a compact campus enrolling 1,863 students in Elizabeth City, NC. With 53% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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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

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Health and Physical Education/Fitness at Elizabeth City State University?
A score of 39/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Health and Physical Education/Fitness. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →