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Health & Physical Education at University of North Georgia

Dahlonega, GA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Health and Physical Education/Fitness

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $36,740/yr (18% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (25% exposed)

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

ROI 23.1x earnings multiple (7.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #61 of 529 Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs Top 25%

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	$463K	$463K	$439K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	23.1x	23.1x	21.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.5x	7.5x	7.1x
Probability of Field Employment	42%	42%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	50	49	47

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$20,036

Out-of-state: $61,764 (7.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$43,140

-115% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,250

6.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

University of North Georgia's Health & Physical Education graduates start at $36,740/yr — above the $31,057 national average, though not by a wide margin.

With a 23.1x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 5% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Health & Physical Education career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $18,250 in median debt clears quickly against $36,740 in annual earnings.

University of North Georgia ranks #61 among 529 Health & Physical Education programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

About University of North Georgia

A 72% acceptance rate means University of North Georgia is accessible to most applicants, enrolling 15,542 students in Dahlonega, GA.

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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 49/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Health & Physical Education at University of North Georgia?

At 49/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Health & Physical Education programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Is University of North Georgia one of the best schools for Health & Physical Education?

Among 529 Health & Physical Education programs, University of North Georgia's #61 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →