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Health & Physical Education at Lincoln Memorial University

Harrogate, TN · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Health and Physical Education/Fitness

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $26,830/yr (-14% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (25% exposed)

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

ROI 4.0x earnings multiple

Ranked #469 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 & Physical Education graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$415K	$416K	$399K
Earnings Multiple	4.0x	4.0x	3.8x
Probability of Field Employment	42%	42%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	29	27	27

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$104,600

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$71,996

31% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,500

8.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (4 Year)

$32,919

23% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $26,830/yr, Health & Physical Education graduates from Lincoln Memorial University land near the $31,057 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 4.0x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.

AI risk is moderate — 25% task exposure — and the 4% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $18,500 debt-to-$26,830 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #469 out of 529 programs, Lincoln Memorial University's financial outcomes for Health & Physical Education trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Lincoln Memorial University

Lincoln Memorial University accepts 59% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, a smaller institution with 1,487 students in Harrogate, TN. The average net cost of $71,996 over four years represents a 31% discount from published tuition.

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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

How does Lincoln Memorial University's Health & Physical Education program score?

This program scores 27/100 — 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. See full methodology →