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Health & Physical Education at University of Mount Olive

Mount Olive, NC · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Health and Physical Education/Fitness

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $27,413/yr (-12% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (25% exposed)

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

ROI 4.5x earnings multiple

Ranked #483 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	$467K	$467K	$442K
Earnings Multiple	4.5x	4.5x	4.3x
Probability of Field Employment	42%	42%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	27	26	25

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$103,800

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$71,572

31% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$24,250

10.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$39,790

45% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Mount Olive's Health & Physical Education program produces graduates earning $27,413/yr — within striking distance of the $31,057 national average for this field.

The 4.5x 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 5% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $24,250 debt-to-$27,413 income ratio translates to about 11 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #483 out of 529 programs, University of Mount Olive's financial outcomes for Health & Physical Education trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $27,413 to $39,790 shows 45% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of Mount Olive

A 78% acceptance rate means University of Mount Olive is accessible to most applicants, a compact campus enrolling 1,754 students in Mount Olive, NC. 47% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity. After financial aid, the average student pays $71,572 over four years — 31% below sticker 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Mount Olive'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. See full methodology →