Health & Physical Education at St. Andrews University

Laurinburg, NC · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Health and Physical Education/Fitness
26 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
28
Optimistic
26
Base Case
26
Pessimistic
Earnings $29,540/yr (-5% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (25% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (128,800 openings/yr)
ROI 3.8x earnings multiple
Ranked #484 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 $469K $469K $444K
Earnings Multiple 3.8x 3.8x 3.6x
Probability of Field Employment 42% 42% 34%
DegreeOutlook Score 28 26 26

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$123,200
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$135,024
-10% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,050
10.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$40,766
38% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $29,540/yr, Health & Physical Education graduates from St. Andrews University land near the $31,057 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

An earnings multiple of 3.8x means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition, but not by a dramatic margin. Returns are positive but modest.

Some AI exposure exists in Health & Physical Education'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.

Median debt of $26,050 represents roughly 11 months of the $29,540 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #484 of 529 Health & Physical Education programs, St. Andrews University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Earnings grow from $29,540 to $40,766 over five years — a 38% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About St. Andrews University

a smaller institution with 806 students in Laurinburg, NC. Pell Grant recipients make up 48% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.

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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
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Health & Physical Education at St. Andrews University?
A score of 26/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Health & Physical Education. 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 →