Health & Physical Education at Emory & Henry University
Emory, VA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Health and Physical Education/Fitness
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
27
Optimistic
26
Base Case
26
Pessimistic
Earnings
$28,146/yr (-9% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (25% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (128,800 openings/yr)
ROI
3.6x earnings multiple
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 | $515K | $515K | $481K |
| Earnings Multiple | 3.6x | 3.6x | 3.4x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 42% | 42% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 27 | 26 | 26 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$141,120
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,000
11.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$47,613
69% growth from Year 1
About Emory & Henry University
Emory & Henry University has a 96% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, a smaller institution with 1,107 students in Emory, VA. With 41% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $82,364 — 42% less than the list price.
See all programs and financial aid at Emory & Henry University →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 Emory & Henry University's Health & Physical Education program score?
This program scores 26/100 — on the lower end for Health & Physical Education. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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