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Health & Physical Education at Nebraska Wesleyan University

Lincoln, NE · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Health and Physical Education/Fitness

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $28,791/yr (-7% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (25% exposed)

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

ROI 3.6x earnings multiple

Ranked #387 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	$608K	$607K	$558K
Earnings Multiple	3.6x	3.6x	3.3x
Probability of Field Employment	42%	42%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	32	31	30

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$166,632

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$92,560

44% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,000

11.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$60,778

111% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $28,791/yr, roughly in line with the $31,057 national median for Health & Physical Education. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

At 3.6x tuition cost in decade earnings, the ROI is moderate. This program pays for itself, but it's not a financial slam-dunk.

The 8% 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 $27,000 against $28,791/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #387 ranking among 529 Health & Physical Education programs places Nebraska Wesleyan University in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The $28,791-to-$60,778 earnings arc over five years reflects a 111% gain — well above average career growth for recent graduates.

About Nebraska Wesleyan University

Nebraska Wesleyan University accepts 84% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a compact campus enrolling 1,514 students in Lincoln, NE. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $92,560 — 44% 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 31/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Health & Physical Education at Nebraska Wesleyan University?

At 31/100, 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 →